Match Each Drug Category with Its Definition

question 25

Multiple Choice

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Sedative-hypnotic

• A)Used to manage high blood pressure
• B)Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate
• C)Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response
• D)Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation
• E)Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
• F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
• G)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
• H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
• I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
• J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
• K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
• L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
• M)Used to relieve constipation
• N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
• O)Used to lower cholesterol
• P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
• Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
• R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
• S)Inhibits ovulation
• T)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

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Definitions:

24 Hours

The duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis, conventionally divided into one day and night cycle.

Generated From Within

Originating internally, often referring to thoughts, feelings, or processes that arise from oneself rather than external stimuli.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Biological Clock

An innate mechanism that controls the physiological activities of an organism, such as sleep cycles, puberty, and aging.