Pharmacology Drug Stems and Side Effects Review

A complete set of practice flashcards covering drug stems, their corresponding classes, examples, and side effects across various body systems including CNS, Musculoskeletal, Renal, Integumentary, and Lymphatic/Immune systems.

Which drug class is identified by the stems -azepam and -zolam?

Benzodiazepines

The stem -triptan is used for what type of medical treatment?

Migraine treatment

What pharmacological class follows the stem -peridol?

Antipsychotics

Which class of drugs contains the stem -barb-?

Barbiturates

What are the common side effects of Nervous System (CNS) drugs?

Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, headache, respiratory depression, confusion, tremor, and dependence

What serious CNS condition is characterized by agitation, tachycardia, and sweating?

Serotonin syndrome

What is the drug class for the stem -statin?

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Which drug category uses the stem -dronate?

Bisphosphonates

The stem -profen is associated with which type of agents?

Anti-inflammatory agents

What class of medications uses the stem -caine?

Local anesthetics

Which serious musculoskeletal effect is specifically associated with fluoroquinolones?

Tendon rupture

What does the term rhabdomyolysis mean in the context of musculoskeletal serious effects?

Muscle breakdown

What is the drug class for medications with the stem -ide, such as Furosemide?

Loop diuretics

The drug stem -pril is used for which class of medications?

ACE Inhibitors

Which class of drugs uses the stem -sartan?

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

What drug class is indicated by the stem -vaptan?

Vasopressin receptor antagonists

What are the common side effects of drugs affecting the Renal System?

Dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia or hyperkalemia), hypotension, and dizziness

The stem -conazole indicates which type of drugs?

Azole antifungals

Which drug class uses the stem -cort-?

Corticosteroids

The stem -retin- is associated with which class of medications?

Retinoids

What serious integumentary effect is described as skin peeling?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

What is the drug class for the stem -grastim?

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors

Which class of medications is indicated by the stem -trexate?

Antimetabolites

The stem -vir- is used for which type of drugs?

Antivirals

What are the common side effects associated with Lymphatic/Immune system drugs?

Bone marrow suppression (decreased white blood cell count), anemia, and weakened immune response