Drug Profiles

Question 1

Adrenergic

Answer 1

Related to the sympathetic nervous system (think “adrenaline”)

Question 2

Adverse effect

Answer 2

Unintended effect of a medication administration.

Question 3

Agonist

Answer 3

Medication that stimulates a specific response.

Question 4

Analgesic

Answer 4

Medication that reduces pain.

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

Medication that inhibits a specific action.

Question 6

Bolus

Answer 6

Single dose of medication, given all at once.

Question 7

Cholinergic

Answer 7

Related to the parasympathetic nervous system (think acetylcholine)

Question 8

Contraindication

Answer 8

Circumstances when a medication should not be used

Question 9

Cumulative effect

Answer 9

Repeated administration of a medication that produces effects that are more pronounced than the first dose.

Question 10

Drug class

Answer 10

Categorization of medications with similarities or uses

Question 11

Extra pyramidal

Answer 11

Tremors, slurred speech, restlessness, muscle twitching, anxiety side effects

Question 12

Habituation

Answer 12

Diminishing of a physiological or emotional response to t frequently repeated stimulus, e.g., cigarettes.

Question 13

Hypersensitivity

Answer 13

Undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system, including allergies and autoimmunity.