PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION
●● anesthetic.
Answer: produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon
type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
●● antacid.
Answer: neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of
Magnesia)
●● anthelmintics.
Answer: used to treat worm infections
●● anti-impotence.
Answer: used to treat erectile dysfunction
●● anti-infective.
Answer: kills and inhibits growth of bacteria
●● anti-inflammatory.
,Answer: prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
●● antianemic.
Answer: prevents or cures anemia
●● antianginal.
Answer: prevents or relieves angina(condition marked by severe pain in
the chest) attacks
●● antianxiety.
Answer: relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium)
●● antiarrhythmic.
Answer: controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl, Xylocaine,
Inderal)
●● antibiotic.
Answer: destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin,
Rocephin, Pentids, penicillins, Augmentin)
●● anticholinergic.
Answer: blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral and
respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane)
, ●● anticoagulant.
Answer: prevents or delays blood clotting (heparin, warfarin, Coumadin)
●● anticonvulsant.
Answer: prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures (Tegretol, Zarontin,
Dilantin)
●● antidepressant.
Answer: prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil,
Marplan, Nardil)
●● antidiabetic.
Answer: used to manage diabetes
●● antidiarrheal.
Answer: prevents or relieves diarrhea (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-
Bismol)
●● antidote.
Answer: counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
●● antidysrhythmic.