CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ antitussives
Answer: relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in
the medulla of the brain
◉ beta blockers
Answer: used to block beta-andrenergic actions;
Drugs that are used to control heart rate and that have a calming and
relaxing effect.
◉ bronchodilators
Answer: agent that increases the diameter of the bronchi
and improve airflow
◉ Corticosteroids
Answer: Drugs that treat inflammatory disease: reduce swelling,
reduce inflammation, & relive itching
◉ decongestants
, Answer: eliminate or reduce swelling or congestion
◉ diuretics
Answer: medications that increase urine output
◉ Herbals
Answer: Plants used for medicinal purposes
◉ laxatives
Answer: A medicine for relieving constipation.
◉ Nonsteroidal antinflammatory agents (NSAIDS)
Answer: non steroidal preparations that decrease inflammation and
relieve pain
◉ sedative/hypnotics
Answer: combination drugs that provide a calming and sedating
effect
◉ vitamins
Answer: essential organic molecules that human cells cannot
synthesize