Intro to Basic Pharmacology

Question 1

Study of drugs, their actions, dosage, indications, and adverse effects.

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

A substance that alters biologic activity.

Answer 2

Drug

Question 3

Allergic Reaction

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity

Question 4

Unexpected or unusual reactions to drugs.

Answer 4

Idiosyncratic reactions

Question 5

Negative effects on the body due to a medication error, drug overdose.

Answer 5

Iatrogenic reactions.

Question 6

Harmful effects on the fetus.

Answer 6

Teratogenic

Question 7

Effect increased.

Answer 7

Synergism

Question 8

Effect decreased.

Answer 8

Antagonism

Question 9

One drug enhances the effect of a second drug.

Answer 9

Potentiation

Question 10

Amount required to produce specific desired effect in an adult.

Answer 10

Dosage of drugs

Question 11

Simple method, but has longer time for onset.

Answer 11

Orally

Question 12

May be subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous.

Answer 12

Parenterally (Injection)

Question 13

Rapid onset, but needs effective technique.

Answer 13

Inhalation

Question 14

On skin or mucous membranes.

Answer 14

Topical

Question 15

Some drugs stimulate receptor.

Answer 15

Agonist

Question 16

Some drugs block receptors.

Answer 16

Antagonist

Question 17

The type of drugs you, yourself may by in the drug store.

Answer 17

Over the counter

Question 18

The type of drugs a Dr. must give you a prescription for.

Answer 18

Prescription

Question 19

Refers to the specific chemical structure of the compound.

Answer 19

Chemical Name

Question 20

Official “nonproprietary” name (shorter than chemical name).

Answer 20

Generic Name

Question 21

Name assigned by the drug manufacturer.

Answer 21

Trade Name

Question 22

Drug enters body - blood - target site - exerts effects - metabolized and secreted.

Answer 22

Administration and Distribution of Drugs.

Question 23

Chemically changed into compounds that are less effective and more water soluble.

Answer 23

Metabolized.