How drugs act and safe prescribing

Question 1

What does indication mean?

Answer 1

symptom that suggest a certain medical treatment is necessary

Question 2

What does contraindication mean?

Answer 2

a situation where a drug or procedure shouldn’t be used because it is harmful

Question 3

When is the next dose given?

Answer 3

previous dose reaches half life

Question 4

3 major drug interactions

Answer 4

major
moderate
minor

Question 5

What is pharmacodynamics?

Answer 5

effects or action of multiple drugs combine to produce adverse effect

Question 6

What is pharmokinetics?

Answer 6

when one drug affects the delivery of another drug to its target

Question 7

What is pharmaceuticals?

Answer 7

incompatibilities of ingredients

Question 8

What drug is established as safe in pregnancy?

Answer 8

paracetamol

Question 9

What drug is not established in pregnancy so should avoid?

Answer 9

codeine

Question 10

Why are elderly more vulnerable to adverse effects of drugs?

Answer 10

impaired renal elimination and increased sensitivity of target organs to drugs

Question 11

What is polypharmacy?

Answer 11

multiple drugs for multiple diseases