Pharmacology Flashcards
What license must a physician have to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances?
Narcotics (DEA Number)
Physicians with a narcotics license are required on June 30 of each year with
Drug Enforcement Agency
A drug that causes urination is called a(n)
Diuretic
A drug used to relieve a cough is called a(n)
Antitussive
A drug that neutralizes acidity is called a(n)
Antacid
A drug that controls appetite is called a(n)
Appetite Suppressor
A drug used to prevent blood from clotting is called a(n)
Anticoagulant
A drug used to control temperature is called an
Antipyretic
A drug that reduces anxiety is called a(n)
Tranquilizer
A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a
Vasodilator
A drug that decreases congestion is called a
Decongestant
A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate is called a
Mydriatic
A date on a bottle of medication that provides a “use until” date is the
Outdate or expiration date
A drug that increases urinary output is called a(n)
Diuretic
A liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of an oil in water, such as castor oil, is called a(n)
Emulsion
Nitroglycerine is used for
Treatment of angina pectoris
Hydrocortisone is a drug used to suppress
Inflammation
Schedule I drugs include
Substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
Schedule IV drugs include
Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
A small adhesive patch or disc used for administration of drugs is called a(n)
Transdermal System
The buccal method of administering a drug is done by
Placing the medication between the gums and cheek
Oxygen is ordered as percentage of oxygen concentration and its rate of delivery is written as
Liters per minute
A drug that produces sleep is called a(n)
Hypnotic
An inactive substance substituted in place of the actual drug to satisfy the patient is called a(n)
Placebo
