Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

ABSORPTION

Answer 1

In pharmacokinetics, this process is the transmission of medications from the location of administration to the bloodstream

Question 2

PRODRUG

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It is the compound that is metabolized into an active pharmacologic substance.

Question 3

PHARMACODYNAMICS

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The study of a drug’s molecular, biochemical, and physiologic effects or actions on the body.

Question 4

CHEMICAL NAME

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A scientific name based on the compound’s chemical structure

Question 5

HALF TIME

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The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half.

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GENERIC NAME

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It is the official, nonproprietary name, not owned by any company and universally accepted

Question 7

DRUG

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Any chemical that can affect t\living process.

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OTC

Answer 8

Over the counter

Question 9

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS

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The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease

Question 10

PRN

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stands for pro re nata, a Latin phrase meaning as needed

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BIOAVAILABILITY

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Refers to the percentage of administered drug available for activity

Question 12

PHARMACOKINETICS

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Study of the movement of the drug throughout the body

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MAINTENANCE

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Dose needed to maintain drug concentration at a steady state, consistent dosing and interval

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EXCRETION

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Elimination of drugs from the body. Mainly through the kidneys but may also be through bile, lungs, saliva, sweat and breastmilk

Question 15

SINGLE PRESCRIPTION

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One time prescription

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

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Study of drugs in human for patients and healthy volunteers

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TRADE/ BRAND NAME

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Proprietary name, chosen by the drug company and registered as trademark

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AC

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(ante cibum): “before meals”

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BID

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(bids in die): “twice a day”

Question 20

PATIENT ADHERENCE

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Also known as compliance is defined as the extent to which a patient’s behavior coincides with medical advice