Guide 2.0 Nha Chapter 3: Basic Pharmacology
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Analgesics correct answers: Drugs that relieve pain; examples: acetaminophen and hydrocodone.
Antiacids/Anti-ulcer correct answers: Neutralize stomach acids; examples: esomeprazole and
calcium carbonate.
Antibiotics correct answers: Kill bacteria; examples: amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin.
Anticholinergics correct answers: Reduce bronchospasm; examples: ipratropium and dicyclomine.
Anticoagulants correct answers: Delay blood clotting; examples: warfarin, enoxaparin, and heparin.
Anticonvulsants correct answers: Prevent or control seizures: examples: clonazepam, phenytoin,
gabapentin.
Antideppresants correct answers: Relieve depression; examples: doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine,
and selegiline.
Antidiarrheals correct answers: Reduce diarrhea; examples: bismuth subsalicylate, and loperamide.
Antiemetics correct answers: Reduce Nausea/vomiting; examples: metoclopramide, and
ondansetron.
Antifungals correct answers: Kill fungi; examples: fluconazole, nystatin, and miconazole.
Antihistamines correct answers: Relieve allergies; examples: diphenhydramine, cetirizine, and
loratadine.
Antihypertensives correct answers: Lower blood pressure; examples: metoprolol, lisinopril,
valsartant, and clonidine.
Anti-inflammatory correct answers: Reduces inflammation; examples: ibuprofen, celecoxib, and
naproxen.
Antilipemics correct answers: lower cholesterol; examples: atorvastatin, and fenofibrate.
Antimigraine Agents correct answers: Relieves migraine headaches; examples: topiramate, and
sumatriptan.
Anti-osteoporosis agents correct answers: Improve bone density; examples: alendronate,
ibandronate, and calcitonin.