Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
______ are chemicals that act on living systems at the molecular level.
A
Drugs
2
Q
______ is th study of drugs.
A
Pharmacology
3
Q
_____ is the study of harmful or toxic effects of drugs.
A
Toxicology
4
Q
What is a brand (trade) name?
A
Manufacturer’s name
First ketter capitalized (Valium, Tylenol)
5
Q
What is a Generic name?
A
The chemical makeup of a drug
Written in all lowe case
(diazepam - Valium, acetaminophen - Tylenol)
6
Q
Define Contraindications
A
Medical or physical conditions that make a specific drug inadvisable.
7
Q
______ is getting more than the desired effects when taking two drugs. (oxycodone + acetaminophen = Percocet)
A
Synergism
8
Q
______ is the decreased effect of a drug over time with the patient needing larger doses to achieve the same effect.
A
Tolerance
