Chapter 49: Pharmacology Fundamentals

Question 1

additive effects

Answer 1

the combined actions of two or more drugs are the same as the sum of each action individually

Question 2

administered

Answer 2

given as in medication

Question 3

Agonists

Answer 3

a drug that binds to a receptor in order to produce or trigger a response

Question 4

antagonists

Answer 4

a drug that blocks the actions of a receptor or its intended ligand

Question 5

dispense as written

Answer 5

phrase indicating that substitutions for generics or similar medications are not allowed by the prescriber

Question 6

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Answer 6

a division of the federal government responsible for the enforcement of laws regulating the distribution and sale of drugs

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drug interactions

Answer 7

a reaction between two (or more) drugs or between a drug and a food, beverage, or supplement

Question 8

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 8

the government agency responsible for regulating the approval of medications, foods, cosmetics, and certain supplements

Question 9

generic

Answer 9

general; characteristic of a genus or group

Question 10

indication

Answer 10

the intended purpose or reason for using a particular medication

Question 11

intolerance

Answer 11

an adverse effect of a medication that is not related to an immune response

Question 12

Joint Commission

Answer 12

refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow them to bill for Medicare reimbursement for medical services provided

Question 13

licensed

Answer 13

a legal permit to engage in an activity

Question 14

narcotic

Answer 14

a drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death, depending on the dosage

Question 15

pharmaceuticals

Answer 15

concerning drugs or pharmacy

Question 16

pharmacology

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the study and practice of compounding and dispensing medical preparations

Question 17

Physician’s Desk Reference

Answer 17

one of the reference books that lists information about medications

Question 18

prescribed

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to lay down as a rule or direction; to order or advise the use of

Question 19

Prescriber’s Digital Reference

Answer 19

a digital compilation of manufacturer’s prescribing information (package insert) on prescription drugs that is updated regularly

Question 20

prescription

Answer 20

a written direction for the preparation of a medicine

Question 21

side effects

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unintended or adverse effects of a medication, ranging from mild to intolerable

Question 22

synergistic

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describes the action of a medication that augments or enhances the actions of another medication

Question 23

therapeutic response

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a response of a medication which is judged to be desirable and beneficial

Question 24

tolerance

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the difference between the maximum and minimum; the amount of variation allowed from a standard

Question 25

trade name

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the name a manufacturer assigns to a given medication compound for marketing purposes or to simplify referencing the medication

Question 26

vial

Answer 26

a small glass tube or bottle containing medication or a chemical