Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Drug that blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and lining of blood vessels; antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and antianginal drug
A)antibiotic
B)beta-blocker
C)bisphosphonate
D)caffeine
E)calcium channel blocker
F)cathartic
G)diuretic
H)emetic
I)glucocorticoid
J)hypnotic

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Calcium channel blockers block the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and lining of blood vessels, making them useful as antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, and antianginal drugs.

Answer: B
 Beta-blockers decrease the effects of adrenaline and slow the heart rate, making them useful for treating high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular conditions.

Answer: C
 Bisphosphonates are drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and are used to treat osteoporosis and other bone disorders.

Answer: D
 Caffeine is a stimulant that works to produce increased wakefulness and alertness.

Answer: F
 Cathartics are drugs that promote bowel movements and are used to treat constipation.

Answer: G
 Diuretics help reduce swelling and excess fluid in the body by increased urine excretion, and are used to treat hypertension and other conditions.

Answer: H
 Emetics are drugs that stimulate vomiting and are used in cases of poisoning or overdose.

Answer: I
 Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that are used to reduce inflammation and treat conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.

Answer: J
 Hypnotics are drugs that induce sleep and are used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions