CW 101 Prefix and Suffix Assessment

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to various classes of medications and their effects.

Calcium channel blocker

A type of medication that disrupts the movement of calcium through calcium channels.

Cephalosporin

A class of antibiotics derived from cephalosporium fungi.

Antidiabetic

Medications used to manage diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels.

Anti-migraine

Drugs used specifically to prevent or treat migraine headaches.

Anti-hyperlipidemia

Medications that reduce lipid levels in the blood.

Macrolide

A class of antibiotics that are effective against bacteria.

Benzodiazepine

A class of medications primarily used for treating anxiety, but also for insomnia.

H2-Receptor antagonist

Drugs that reduce stomach acid production by blocking histamine receptors.

Fluoroquinolone

A group of broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against various bacterial infections.

Anti-viral

Medicines that inhibit the development of viruses.

Beta-blocker

Medications that reduce blood pressure and heart rate.

Antihypertensive

Drugs used to treat high blood pressure.

ACE inhibitors

Medications that relax blood vessels by preventing the formation of angiotensin II.

Tetracycline

An antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones.

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi.

Macrolide

A class of antibiotics that are effective against a variety of bacterial infections.