Question 1

Antibiotics / Antimicrobial

Accepted Answer

Inhibit the growth or kill bacteria and other microorganism.

Question 2

Antivirals

Atripla 
Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Intelence 
Entravirine Tablets

Accepted Answer

Destroy or delay the spread of viral infection or their replication.

Question 3

Sulfonamides

Accepted Answer

First one of the oldest antibacterial agents used to combat infection, first group of drugs used against bacteria.

Question 4

Antitubercular

Accepted Answer

Used in TB (Rifampicin, Izoniazid, Streptomycin, Ethambutol).

Question 5

Antifungal

Accepted Answer

Also added antimycotic drugs to treat fungal infection of the skin.

Question 6

Antiparasitic

Accepted Answer

Destroys parasites or expel gastro intestinal worms (Pyranted, Mebendazole).

Question 7

Analgesics

Accepted Answer

Relieves pain.

Question 8

Anti-Depressants

Accepted Answer

Increase neurotransmitters on CNS and make patient active (Morepinephrine, Dopamine, Serotonin).

Question 9

Anti-Manic, Anti-Bipolar

Accepted Answer

Decreasing neurotransmitter in the brain.

Question 10

Anti Anxiety

Accepted Answer

Good for OCD, Somatoform, Phobia, and manic disorders (minor tranquilizer, anxiolytic, antineurotics)

Question 11

Anti Attention Deficit Disorder

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulant, increases child's attention span.

Question 12

Lipid-Lowering Agents

Accepted Answer

Lowers cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis, goes with diet and exercise.

Question 13

Anti Thyroid

Accepted Answer

Inhibits thyroid hormone production (Grave's Disease, Toxic Goiter, T3, T4).

Question 14

Thyroid Supplements

Accepted Answer

For Actinism, Myxedema to increase T3 and T4 of blood and increase BMR.

Question 15

Beta Adrenergic Blockers

Accepted Answer

Blocks epinephrine and norepinephrine cause decreased BP, HR, Psychologic symptoms of anxiety.

Question 16

Calcium Channel Blockers

Accepted Answer

Anti Angina, Anti HPN, lowers HR, controls coronary spasm.

Question 17

Immunosupressants

Accepted Answer

Anti-rejection drugs used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.

Question 18

Mydriatics

Accepted Answer

Causing dilatation of the pupils for opthalmoscopy, paralyze lens for surgery, rest of eye and fundoscopy.

Question 19

Cholinergics

Accepted Answer

medications that produce the same effects as the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 20

Thrombolytics

Accepted Answer

Dissolving or splitting up a thrombus and clear arterial venous calculae or massive pulmonary emboli.

Question 21

Anticoagulant

Accepted Answer

A substance that prevents the clotting of blood but not dissolve it.

Question 22

Oral Hypoglycemics

Accepted Answer

Antidiabetic drugs are medicines that help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (NIDDM or Type II).

Question 23

Insulin

Accepted Answer

For Type I or Type II DM, if they don't respond to oral hypoglycemics, for gestational DM, DKA or diabetic coma.

Question 24

Antacids

Accepted Answer

Neutralizes stomach acid for PUD, hyperacidity or heartburn.

Question 25

Bronchodilators

Accepted Answer

Help open the bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs, allowing more air to flow through them.

Question 26

Anti-Histamines

Accepted Answer

Blocks effects of histamine at the receptor, block antibody antigen reaction

Question 27

Laxatives

Accepted Answer

Promote bowel movements or prevent constipation.

Question 28

Anti-Pyretics

Accepted Answer

A medication that reduces fever by affecting the thermoregulation oin the CNS and by inhibiting the action of prostaglandin peripherably.

Question 29

Anti-Diarrheal

Accepted Answer

Slow down intestinal motility and propulsion.

Question 30

Anti-Anginal

Accepted Answer

Ttreat and prevent attacks of angina pectoris.

Question 31

Vasopressors

Accepted Answer

An agent that causes a rise in blood pressure and cardiac output, correct hemodynamic inbalance, fluid replacement in the treatment of shock.

Question 32

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

Bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant for anaphylactic shock, vasoconstrictor for epistaxis.

Question 33

NSAID's

Accepted Answer

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen that inhibit prostaglandin to reduce pain, inflammation and reduce fever.

Question 34

Sedatives / Hypnotics

Accepted Answer

Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement (anxiety treatment & insomnia, respectively).

DRUGS

Classifications

DRUG CLASSIFICATION	ACTION
Antibiotics / Antimicrobial	Inhibit the growth or kill bacteria and other microorganism.
Antivirals Atripla Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Intelence Entravirine Tablets	Destroy or delay the spread of viral infection or their replication.
Sulfonamides	First one of the oldest antibacterial agents used to combat infection, first group of drugs used against bacteria.
Antitubercular	Used in TB (Rifampicin, Izoniazid, Streptomycin, Ethambutol).
Antifungal	Also added antimycotic drugs to treat fungal infection of the skin.
Antiparasitic	Destroys parasites or expel gastro intestinal worms (Pyranted, Mebendazole).
Analgesics	Relieves pain.
Anti-Depressants	Increase neurotransmitters on CNS and make patient active (Morepinephrine, Dopamine, Serotonin).
Anti-Manic, Anti-Bipolar	Decreasing neurotransmitter in the brain.
Anti Anxiety	Good for OCD, Somatoform, Phobia, and manic disorders (minor tranquilizer, anxiolytic, antineurotics)
Anti Attention Deficit Disorder	CNS stimulant, increases child's attention span.
Lipid-Lowering Agents	Lowers cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis, goes with diet and exercise.
Anti Thyroid	Inhibits thyroid hormone production (Grave's Disease, Toxic Goiter, T3, T4).
Thyroid Supplements	For Actinism, Myxedema to increase T3 and T4 of blood and increase BMR.
Beta Adrenergic Blockers	Blocks epinephrine and norepinephrine cause decreased BP, HR, Psychologic symptoms of anxiety.
Calcium Channel Blockers	Anti Angina, Anti HPN, lowers HR, controls coronary spasm.
Immunosupressants	Anti-rejection drugs used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.
Mydriatics	Causing dilatation of the pupils for opthalmoscopy, paralyze lens for surgery, rest of eye and fundoscopy.
Cholinergics	medications that produce the same effects as the parasympathetic nervous system.
Thrombolytics	Dissolving or splitting up a thrombus and clear arterial venous calculae or massive pulmonary emboli.
Anticoagulant	A substance that prevents the clotting of blood but not dissolve it.
Oral Hypoglycemics	Antidiabetic drugs are medicines that help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (NIDDM or Type II).
Insulin	For Type I or Type II DM, if they don't respond to oral hypoglycemics, for gestational DM, DKA or diabetic coma.
Antacids	Neutralizes stomach acid for PUD, hyperacidity or heartburn.
Bronchodilators	Help open the bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs, allowing more air to flow through them.
Anti-Histamines	Blocks effects of histamine at the receptor, block antibody antigen reaction
Laxatives	Promote bowel movements or prevent constipation.
Anti-Pyretics	A medication that reduces fever by affecting the thermoregulation oin the CNS and by inhibiting the action of prostaglandin peripherably.
Anti-Diarrheal	Slow down intestinal motility and propulsion.
Anti-Anginal	Ttreat and prevent attacks of angina pectoris.
Vasopressors	An agent that causes a rise in blood pressure and cardiac output, correct hemodynamic inbalance, fluid replacement in the treatment of shock.
Epinephrine	Bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant for anaphylactic shock, vasoconstrictor for epistaxis.
NSAID's	A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen that inhibit prostaglandin to reduce pain, inflammation and reduce fever.
Sedatives / Hypnotics	Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement (anxiety treatment & insomnia, respectively).

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