Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

is the branch of medicine concerned with
the prevention of disease and treatment of suffering.

Answer 1

Therapeutics

Question 2

, is the
application of drugs for the purpose of disease prevention
and the treatment of suffering.

Answer 2

Pharmacotherapy

Question 3

hese involve natural plant extracts, herbs, vitamins, minerals, dietary
supplements, and many techniques considered by some to be
unconventional.

Answer 3

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
therapies:

Question 4

Examples of biologics include?

Answer 4

hormones, monoclonal antibodies.

Question 5

What is the chemical name of paracetamol is?

Answer 5

N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.

Question 6

The trade name is sometimes called?

Answer 6

the proprietary or product or brand
name.

Question 7

Assigned using standard nomenclature established by the International Union of Pure and
Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

Answer 7

Chemical Name:

Question 8

the person must receive a written
order from a person with the legal authority to write such a
prescription.what is this Categories?

Answer 8

Prescription drugs:

Question 9

the person must receive a written
order from a person with the legal authority to write such a
prescription.what is this Categories?

Answer 9

Prescription drugs:

Question 10

drugs do not require a health care provider’s order.?

Answer 10

Over the counter drugs(OTC)

Question 11

drugs include those given for symptoms of the common cold,
headaches, constipation, diarrhea, and upset stomach.

Answer 11

OTC

Question 12

These drugs have a high potential for abuse and may cause physical or
psychological dependence.

Answer 12

Controlled drug

Question 13

Highest in abuse potential and 1

Answer 13

heroin

Question 14

Highes in abuse potential and II

Answer 14

Methadone,meperidine,fentanyl,methamphetamine

Question 15

Moderate in abuse potential

Answer 15

Ketamine

Question 16

Lower in abuse potential and IV

Answer 16

alprazolam, donazepam

Question 17

Lowest in abuse potential and V?

Answer 17

Cough preparation

Question 18

refers to any medication that is needed
immediately and is to be given only once.

Answer 18

STAT order

Question 19

as soon as possible) should be available
for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of the
written order.

Answer 19

An ASAP order

Question 20

is for a drug that is to be given only
once, and at a specific time,

Answer 20

The single order

Question 21

is administered as
required by the patient’s condition.

Answer 21

A prn order

Question 22

written in advance of a situation that
is to be carried out under specific circumstances.

Answer 22

 Standing order

Question 23

Includes drugs given orally and those administered through nasogastric or gastrostomy
tubes.

Answer 23

Enteral route:

Question 24

are a newer
type of drug formulation that allows for quick dissolving
and absorption of medications

Answer 24

Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs):

Question 25

tablets are designed to dissolve in the
alkaline environment of the small intestine.

Answer 25

Enteric coated

Question 26

tablets or capsules are
designed to dissolve very slowly.

Answer 26

Sustained-release