Pharmacodynamics

Question 1

Pharmacodynamics alters ____________ _____________, but doesn’t create new _____________

Answer 1

Alters cell function
Doesnt create new functions

Question 2

Drugs alter cell function through ____________ on the ____________ of cells

Answer 2

Receptors on the
Surface of cells

Question 3

Receptors are 3D and work like a…

Answer 3

Lock and key

Question 4

Affinity

Answer 4

How closely the drug fits the receptor

Question 5

When a drug has a precise fit to a receptor (high affinity) the effect will be ______________ and the dose can be ______________

Answer 5

Effect Increased
Dose can be Less

Question 6

When a drug has a imprecise fit to a particular receptor (low affinity) the effect of the drug will be _____________ and the dose will need to be _____________

Answer 6

Decreased
Increased

Question 7

Three methods of drug actions in pharmacodynamics

Answer 7

1. Receptor
2. Osmotic (concentration gradient)
3. Irritants

Question 8

IUPAC name is the….

Answer 8

Description of the chemical

Question 9

Another word for generic name

Answer 9

Nonproprietary

Question 10

Other names for brand name

Answer 10

Trade/ Proprietary