Chapter 21 Mock Quiz Flashcards
what is pharmacokinetics
study of the distribution and removal of drugs in the body
pertaining to an agent that reduces fever
antipyretic
finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs is part of the specialty of
toxicology
penicillin is an example of which type of drug
antibiotic
drug is administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth
inhalation
drugs that produce loss on sensation throughout the entire body
anesthetics
ac
before meals, ante cibum
insertion of suppositories are
rectal administration
study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called
molecular pharmacology
assisting or aiding
adjuvant
morphine
analgesic drug
drug is administered under the tongue
sublingual
estrogen
endocrine drug
drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behaviour
tranquilizers
what is anaphylaxis
a type of hypersensitivity reaction
IV
intravenous
what is modality
method of treatment
aerosols are administered this way
inhalation
the combination of two drugs can cause an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each
synergism
amphetamine and caffeine
stimulant drug
pertaining to within a sheath or within the membranes surrounding the spinal cord
intrathecal
PCA
patient controlled analgesia
drugs are swallowed and absorbed though the intestinal tracts
oral
