Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
It is the proprietary name, chosen by the drug company and registered as trademark.
Trade/Brand name
What is the 10 rights to medication administration?
- Right Patient
- Right Medication
- Right Dosage
- Right Route
- Right Time
- Right Documentations
- Right Client education
- Right refuse
- Right assessment
- Right evaluation
This is the study of drugs in human for patients and healthy volunteers.
Clinical Pharmacology
A drug that is given conveniently with low needed doses.
Ease of Administration
Non-proprietary name, not owned by any company and university accepted.
Generic name
What is PRN stands for?
Pro Pre Nata
What is q3h stands for?
“Every 3 hours”
This is the study of drugs and their interaction with living things which encompasses the Physical and chemical properties_________effects.
Biochemical and physiological
it also known as compliance is defined as the extent to which a patient’s behavior coincides with medical advice
Patient Adherence
What is SAFER stands for?
Speak up - Ask questions - Find the facts - Evaluate your choices - Read labels
A drug that elicts only the response for which it is given.
Selectivity
What is the meaning of OTC?
Over the counter drugs
What is BID stands for?
“Twice a day”
to protect research subjects from harm.
Beneficience
A drug actions that subside within an appropriate time.
Reversible action
