1 - Introduction to Pharmacology (Definitions)

Question 1

The study of drugs.

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

The use of specific drugs to prevent, treat, or diagnose a disease.

Answer 2

Pharmacotherapeutics

Question 3

How the body deals with the drug (LADME).

Answer 3

Pharmacokinetics

Question 4

What the drug does to the body (Beneficial & Unwanted).

Answer 4

Pharmacodynamics

Question 5

The preparation and dispensing of medications.

Answer 5

Pharmacy

Question 6

The study of the harmful effects of chemicals (drugs).

Answer 6

Toxicology

Question 7

The brand name assigned to the compound by the pharmaceutical company.

Answer 7

Trade Name

Question 8

The “official” or ”nonproprietary” name often derived from the chemical name; the easiest and most effective way to refer to a drug.

Answer 8

Generic Name

Question 9

Harm directly caused by the drug at normal doses, during normal use.

Answer 9

Adverse Drug Reaction

Question 10

An expected and known effect of a drug that is not the intended therapeutic outcome.

Answer 10

Side Effect

Question 11

A physician’s order for the preparation and administration of medicine, therapeutic regimen, assistive or corrective device, and other treatments.

Answer 11

Prescription