Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmacognosy

Answer 1

The investigation of new drugs derived from natural sources as well as the physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological aspects of drugs, drug substances, or potential drugs or drug substances.

Question 2

Pharmacotherapeutics

Answer 2

Is the study of the uses of drugs in the treatment of the sick

Question 3

Pharmacology

Answer 3

The area of medicine that deals with how medications are used, what they do, and how they work.

Question 4

Drug

Answer 4

A component used to make medicines or to prepare medicines

Question 5

Clinical Pharmacology

Answer 5

Human drug use is the subject of ________________. It is supported by pharmacology’s fundamental science and places additional emphasis on how to use pharmacological concepts and procedures in practical settings.

Question 6

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 6

The processes of absorption, metabolism, reabsorption, and excretion have an impact on a drug’s THERAPEUTIC EFFECT and its ADVERSE EFFECTS.

Question 7

Respects for Person/Autonomy

Answer 7

A major ethical value that directs the clinical practice and research of mental health professionals is autonomy, commonly known as respect for humans.

Question 8

Generic Name

Answer 8

Official, nonproprietary, not a trademark of any corporation, and widely used

Question 9

Trade/or Brand Name

Answer 9

Proprietary name selected by the pharmaceutical firm and trademarked

Question 10

Chemical Name

Answer 10

Outlines the chemical composition of the medication

Question 11

Pharmacogenomics

Answer 11

Investigation into how genes impact drug responses

Question 12

Adverse Reaction

Answer 12

Refers to the patient’s change

Question 13

Adverse Drug Effect

Answer 13

Refers to the medication’s effect

Question 14

Side Effect

Answer 14

Is a vague term frequently used to describe side effects of a medication that take place within the therapeutic range.

Question 15

Potency

Answer 15

Describe the dosage of the medication required to elicit a particular response.

Question 16

Therapeutic Dose

Answer 16

The dosage necessary to provide the intended effect.

Question 16

Therapeutic Dose

Answer 16

The dosage necessary to provide the intended effect.

Question 17

Median Lethal Dose(LD50)

Answer 17

The dosage at which 50% of the population would die as a result of taking medicine.

Question 18

Dose-Response Curve

Answer 18

A curve illustrating the connection between a drug’s dose and pharmacological effects.

Question 19

Drug Dependence

Answer 19

Is the body’s physical dependence on, or addiction to, a certain substance. Therefore, there isn’t much of a distinction between addiction and reliance.