Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
In ethical considerations, what is autonomy?
A person should be treated as an independent person who can make decisions in their own interest, and right to self-determination.
In the properties of ideal drug, what is the drug that elicits the responses for which it is given?
Example: hypertension.
Effectiveness
Tramadol 50 mg, 1 tab q4h
q4h means?
every four (4) hours
Biogesic is an example of?
Brand Name
Transportation of medications to “site of action” by bodily fluids
Distribution
The Generics Act of 1988
Republic Act No. 6675
Stat prescription
one time prescription
Disease caused by drugs
Iatrogenic effects
Drugs that affect multiple receptor sites
Nonspecific
Drugs that affect multiple receptor
Nonselective
Eyes, heart, blood vessels, stomach, bronchus, and bladder are examples of?
Receptor site
What are the test that should be done to check for kidney function?
BUN & Creatinine
Increasing a drug dose can no longer increase the response of drugs into the body is called maximal efficiency.
True or False?
True
Receptor theory can be explained using “lock and key”
True or False?
True
indoleacetic acid is an example of?
Chemical Name