Drug Class Terms Answers

Select the answer that completes each sentence. Knowledge of helps identify drugs that act in a similar fashion and can be used to treat a similar condition. Ampicillin and the antibiotic , for example, are in the same class; both inhibit cell well synthesis. A number of drugs can be used to increase urination; thiazide drugs are one example. drugs act to treat pain.

antibioticstetracycline✔ penicillinX fluoroquinolone

✔ AnalgesicX AnestheticDiureticAntispasmodic

statin drugs✔ thrombolytic drugsplatelet aggregation inhibitorsbeta blockers

Select the answer that completes each sentence. are a class of analgesic drugs. Many, like acetaminophen, are available without a prescription. Although are part of a pain management plan, they are only administered by a physician, usually during surgery. Administering is a way to provide pain relief to a specific region of the body.

antispasmodic drugs✔ thiazide drugsanalgesic drugsstatin drugs

Select the answer that completes each sentence. are a class of drug used to treat hypertension. are a class of drugs that treat high cholesterol. To treat heart failure, can be administered to slow and strengthen the heartbeat. are used to prevent new clots from forming, while break up existing blood clots.

[___] is a female hormone produced by the ovaries.

Select the answer that completes each sentence. Many patients are able to manage their symptoms of seasonal allergies with . For patients whose allergies cause asthma, or a tightening of the bronchial tubes, can help manage those symptoms. is a hormone that can treat an acute allergic reaction. For patients with itchy eyes caused by allergies, can be applied directly to the eyes.

Select the answer that completes each sentence. Most intravenous drugs have to provide the proper electrolytes with the injection. Large volumes of intravenous drugs also contain , which can help provide energy to the patient. For patients who are unable to eat, can be provided. For patients who have lost a large volume of blood, a transfusion with can provide emergency care.

Select the answer that completes each sentence. is an antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis. reduce inflammation of the eye during exams and surgery. One way to treat glaucoma is to use to stimulate receptors to increase the rate at which the fluid drains from the eye.

⇒ miotic

Select the answer that completes each sentence. Some physicians prescribe drugs to treat acne. Some over-the-counter cough syrups contain , which can ease chest congestion caused by thick mucus. is an antibiotic that inhibits DNA replication.

Select the answer that completes each sentence. Fluoxetine and sertraline are common antidepressants that are also . Epilepsy is usually treated with , which can block nerve impulses. are stimulants given therapeutically to patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to help them focus.

Select the answer that completes each sentence. is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can treat many different types of infections. In an emergency situation, in which a patient’s blood pressure has dropped dramatically, can help stabilize blood pressure and heart rate. can be used to treat prostate cancer. can be used to treat a number of cancers.

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NSAIDs✔ anesthetic drugsantispasmodic drugsX thrombolytic drugs

✔ Statin drugsThrombolytic drugsX Platelet aggregation inhibitorsBeta blockers