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NHA Chapter 1B CCMA

Medication Classifications Chapter 1 of NHA study guide April 2025 KJC/Sheila

TermDefinition
Analgesics Relieve pain
Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine Analgesics
Antacids/ Anti -ulcer Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine Antacids/ Anti -ulcer
Antibiotics Bacterial Infection
Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole Antibiotics
Anticholinegics smooth muscle spasms
Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyosyamine Anticholinegics
Anticoagulants Delay blood clotting
Warfarin, apixaban, heparin Anticoagulants
Anticonvulsants Prevent or control seizures
Clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin, pregabalin Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants Relieve depression
Doxepin, floxetine, duloxetine, selegiline Antidepressants
Antidiarrheals Reduce diarrhea
Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, diphnoxylate/atropine Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics Reduce nausea ,vomiting
Metoclopramide, ondansetron Antiemetics
Antifungal Fungal infections
Floconazole, nystatin, miconzole Antifungal
Antihistamines Relieve allergies
Diphenhydramine, cetrizine, loratadine Antihistamines
Antihypertensives Lower blood pressure
Metoprodolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine, hydrochlorothiazide Antihypertensives
Anti-Inflammatories Reduce inflammation
Ibuprophen, celecoxib, naproxen Anti-Inflammatories
Antilipemics Lower cholesterol
Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine Antilipemics
Antimigraine agents Relieve migraine headaches
Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan Antimigraine agents
Anti-osteoporosis agents Improve bone density
Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin Anti-osteoporosis agents
Hydrochlorothizide, furosemide, bumetanide Diuretic
Diuretic Eliminate excess fluid
Antipsychotics Psychosis
Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone Antipsychotics
Antipyretics Reduce fever
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin Antipyretics
Skeleton/Muscle relaxants Reduce or prevent muscle spasms
Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol Skeleton/Muscle relaxants
Antiussives/expectorants Control coughs, promote the elimination of mucus
Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenessin Antiussives/expectorants
Antivirals Viral Infections
Acyclovir, interferon, oseltavir Antivirals
Anxioplytics (anti-anxiety) Reduce Anxiety
Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam Anxioplytics (anti-anxiety)
Bronchodilators Relax away muscles
"Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline Bronchodilators
Central nervous system stimulants Reduce hyperactivity
Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfeamine Central nervous system stimulants
Contraceptives Prevent Pregnancy
Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone Contraceptives
Decongestants Relieve nasal congestion
Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetrazoline Decongestants
Hormone replacements Stabilize hormone deficiencies
Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen Hormone replacements
Laxatives, stool softeners Promote bowel movemets
Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl Laxatives, stool softeners
Oral hypoglycemics Reduce blood glucose
Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone Oral hypoglycemics
Sedative-hypnotics Induce sleep/relaxation
Zolpidem,temazepam, eszopiclone Sedative-hypnotics
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