Class 1

Question 1

What is LADME

Answer 1

L iberation
A bsorption 
D istrubution 
M etabolism
E xcretion

Question 2

What is pharmacology?

Answer 2

The study of medications and drugs including forms, intentions of use and effects.

Question 3

Define Prophylactically

Answer 3

Used to prevent the onset of a condition

Question 4

OTC over the counter

Answer 4

non-prescription medication

Question 5

Side effects

Answer 5

symptoms that can occur when taking medication

generally accepted because the benefits out weigh the risk

Question 6

Adverse effects

Answer 6

Symptoms that would require the discontinuation of the medication

Question 7

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 7

life-threatening adverse reaction

Question 8

Drug tolerance

Answer 8

decreased effectiveness of the drug as the body gets used to it

Question 9

drug intolerance

Answer 9

low threshold to drug, like vomiting or hives

Question 10

drug abuse

Answer 10

improper use of the drug

Question 11

drug dependency

Answer 11

the patient relies on drug for psychological support

Question 12

contraindication

Answer 12

when medications react with one another

Question 13

placebo

Answer 13

substance with no medicinal benefit, used to control drug studies

Question 14

What is the CPS

Answer 14

compendium of pharmaceutical and specialties

Question 15

CPS Symbol C

Answer 15

controlled drug (no narcotic but could be addictive)

Question 16

CPS Symbol N

Answer 16

narcotic (very addictive and could controlled)

Question 17

CPS Symbol Pr

Answer 17

prescription required

Question 18

CPS Symbol R

Answer 18

registered trade mark

Question 19

CPS Symbol *

Answer 19

drugs are classified according to their action and toxicities

Question 20

OTC

Answer 20

over the counter

Question 21

Components of a medication order

Answer 21

1. name of medication
2. does of drug
3. route of administration
4. qualifying phrase (why is it being given)

Question 22

a.c.

Answer 22

before meals

Question 23

p.c.

Answer 23

after meals

Question 24

b.i.d

Answer 24

twice a day

Question 25

BP

Answer 25

blood pressure

Question 26

c.

Answer 26

with

Question 27

d.c.

Answer 27

discontinue

Question 28

g

Answer 28

gram

Question 29

h., hr., hor.

Answer 29

hour

Question 30

h.s.

Answer 30

at bedtime

Question 31

ID

Answer 31

intradermal

Question 32

IM

Answer 32

intramuscular

Question 33

IN

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intranasal

Question 34

inh.

Answer 34

inhalation

Question 35

inj.

Answer 35

injection

Question 36

IV

Answer 36

intravenous

Question 37

o.d.

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right eye

Question 38

o.s.

Answer 38

left eye

Question 39

o.u.

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both eyes

Question 40

oint.

Answer 40

ointment

Question 41

p.o.

Answer 41

by mouth

Question 42

p.r.n.

Answer 42

as needed

Question 43

q.

Answer 43

every

Question 44

q12

Answer 44

every 12 hours

Question 45

q.o.d

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every other day

Question 46

q1-2

Answer 46

every one to two hours

Question 47

q.a.m.

Answer 47

every morning

Question 48

q.d.

Answer 48

everyday

Question 49

q.h.s

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before bedtime

Question 50

q.i.d.

Answer 50

four times a day

Question 51

q.pm.

Answer 51

every evening

Question 52

q.w.

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every week

Question 53

Rx

Answer 53

prescription

Question 54

s.

Answer 54

without

Question 55

w.

Answer 55

with

Question 56

SC

Answer 56

subcutaneous

Question 57

SL

Answer 57

sublingual

Question 58

SOB

Answer 58

shortness of breath

Question 59

tab

Answer 59

tablet

Question 60

t.i.d.

Answer 60

three times a day