CH. 12 PHARMACOLOGY

Question 1

abnormal or harmful effects to an organism caused by exposure to a chemical. It is indicated by some result such as death, a change in food or water consumption, altered body and organ weights, altered enzyme levels, or visible illness

Answer 1

adverse reaction/side effect

Question 2

how a medication is categorized as compared to other medications. This is usually done by grouping those medications with similar characteristics, traits, or primary components

Answer 2

class

Question 3

the amount of a medication that is present in the ampule or vial. This is usually expressed in milligrams, grams, or grains

Answer 3

concentration

Question 4

any condition, especially any condition of disease, that renders some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable

Answer 4

contraindication

Question 5

the quantity of a medication that is to be administered to a patient. This is usually expressed in milligrams, grams, or grains

Answer 5

desired dose

Question 6

any potential effects that a medication may have when administered in conjunction or in the presence of another medication already in the patient’s system, a medication delivery device, or fluid

Answer 6

drug interactions

Question 7

three values are given:

1) onset
2) peak effect
3) duration

Answer 7

drug interaction

Question 8

a circumstance that points to or shows the cause pathology, treatment, or issue of an attack of disease; that which points out; that which serves as a guide or warning

Answer 8

indication

Question 9

the way in which a medication produces the intended response

Answer 9

MOA

Question 10

the amount of a fluid that is present in the ampule or vial in which the medication is dissolved. This is usually expressed in milligrams, grams, or grains

Answer 10

volume

Question 11

the amount of drug in 1 mL

Answer 11

yield