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Med. Classification
CCMA Module 1 Quiz: Medication classification
| What is the indication of antipsychotics? | Reduce psychosis |
| What is the indication of antipyretics? | Reduce fever |
| What is the indication of skeletal/muscle relaxants? | Reduce or prevent muscle spasms |
| What is the indication of antitussives/expectorants? | Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus |
| What is the indication of antivirals? | Treat viral infections (usually life-threatening or chronic infections) |
| What are examples of antipsychotics? | Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone |
| What are examples of antipyretics? | Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin |
| What are examples of skeletal/muscle relaxants? | Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol |
| What are examples of antitussives/expectorants? | Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin |
| What are examples of antivirals? | Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir |
| What is the indication of anxiolytics? | Reduce anxiety |
| What are examples of anxiolytics? | Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam |
| What is the indication of bronchodilators? | Relax airway muscles |
| What are examples of brochodilators? | Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline |
| What is the indication of central nervous system stimulants? | Reduce hyperactivity |
| What are examples of central nervous system stimulants? | Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine |
| What is the indication of contraceptives? | Prevent pregnancy |
| What are examples of contraceptives? | Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone |
| What is the indication of decongestants? | Relieve nasal congestion |
| What are examples of decongestants? | Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline |
| What is the indication of diuretics? | Eliminate excess fluid |
| What are examples of diuretics? | Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide |
| What is the indication of hormone replacements? | Stabilize hormone deficiencies |
| What are examples of hormone replacements? | Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen |
| What is the indication of laxatives/stool softeners? | Promote bowel movements |
| What are examples of laxatives/stool softeners? | Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl, docusate sodium |
| What is the indication of oral hypoglycemics? | Reduce blood glucose |
| What are examples of oral hypoglycemics? | Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone |
| What is the indication of sedative-hypnotics? | Induce sleep/relaxation |
| What are examples of sedative-hypnotics? | Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone |
| What is the indication of analgesics? | Relieve pain |
| What are examples of analgesics? | Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine |
| What is the indication of antacids/anti-ulcer? | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
| What are examples of antacids/anti-ulcer? | Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine |
| What is the indication of antibiotics? | Treat or prevent bacterial infections |
| What are examples of antibiotics? | Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole |
| What is the indication of anticholinergics? | Smooth muscle spasms |
| What are examples of anticholinergics? | Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine |
| What is the indication of anticoagulants? | Delay blood clotting |
| What are examples of anticoagulants? | Warfarin, apixaban, heparin |
| What is the indication of anticonvulsants? | Prevent or control seizures |
| What are examples of anticonvulsants? | Clonazepam, phenytoin, and gabapentin |
| What is the indication of antidepressants? | Relieve depression |
| What are examples of antidepressants? | Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline |
| What is the indication of antidiarrheals? | Reduce diarrhea |
| What are examples of antidiarrheals? | Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine |
| What is the indication of antiemetics? | Reduce nausea, vomiting |
| What are examples of antiemetics? | Metoclopramide, ondansetron |
| What is the indication of antiemetics? | Reduce nausea, vomiting |
| What are examples of antiemetics? | Metoclopramide, ondansetron |
| What is the indication of antifungals? | Reduce or prevent fungal infections |
| What are examples of antifungals? | Fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole |
| What is the indication of antihistamines? | Relieves allergies |
| What are examples of antihistamines? | Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, lortadine |
| What is the indication of antihypertensives? | Lower blood pressure |
| What are examples of antihypertensives? | Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine |
| What is the indication of anti-inflammatories? | Reduce inflammation |
| What are examples of anti-inflammatories? | Ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen |
| What is the indication of antilipemics? | Lower cholesterol |
| What are examples of antilipemics? | Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine |
| What is the indication of antimigraine agents? | Relieve migraine headaches |
| What are examples of antimigraine agents? | Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan |
| What is the indication of anti-osteoporosis agents? | Improve bone density |
| What are examples of anti-osteoporosis agents? | Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin |
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