Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

Regarded as independent individuals with the freedom of self-determination and the ability to make decisions in their own best interests.

Answer 1

Respect for Persons / Autonomy

Question 2

Medication manufacturer’s proprietary name has been registered as a trademark.

Answer 2

Trademark/Brand Name

Question 3

Describes the chemical makeup of the medication

Answer 3

Chemical Name

Question 4

PRN stands for

Answer 4

Pro re nata

Question 5

In medical abbreviations, “q3h” stands for

Answer 5

Every three hours

Question 6

Name the 5 traditional rights

Answer 6

1. RIGHT PATIENT
2. RIGHT ROUTE
3. RIGHT TIME
4. RIGHT DRUG
5. RIGHT DOSE

Question 7

This research examines the physical, pharmacological, biochemical, and physiologic impacts of pharmaceuticals and how they affect living organisms.

Answer 7

Pharmacology

Question 8

This is human drug research including healthy participants and patients.

Answer 8

Clinical Pharmacology

Question 9

This is when medication is used to treat, prevent, or diagnose illness.

Answer 9

Pharmacotherapeutics

Question 10

Any substance that can impact biological processes

Answer 10

Drug

Question 11

A medication that produces the desired effects.

Answer 11

Effectiveness

Question 12

A medicine that, even at very large dosages and for a very long time, cannot have negative side effects

Answer 12

Safety

Question 13

A medication that only generates the desired response is said to be selective.

Answer 13

Selectivity

Question 14

A drug’s reversible effects are those that end in a timely manner.

Answer 14

Reversible Action

Question 15

A medication whose effects on a certain patient we can predict with certainty

Answer 15

Predictability

Question 16

A medication that requires just little dosages to be administered.

Answer 16

Easy to administer

Question 17

In OTC Drugs “SAFER” stands for

Answer 17

S – speak up
A - ask questions
F – find the facts
E – evaluate your
choices
R – read labels

Question 18

In Pharmacokinetics the four processes are

Answer 18

1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion

Question 19

What are the three Receptors in receptor Theory?

Answer 19

1. Agonist
2. Antagonist
   3 .Partial Agonist

Question 20

List the Components of a Prescription Order

Answer 20

1. Client’s name
2. Date and time of prescription
3. Name of medication
4. Dosage of the medication
5. Route of administration
6. Time and frequency of medication
7. Signature of prescriber