Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

The science dealing with actions of drugs on the body

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Pharmacology

Question 2

Official, nonproprietary name, not owned by any company and universally accepted.

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Generic Name

Question 3

The breakdown of a drug molecule via enzymes in the liver (primarily) or intestines (secondarily).

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Metabolism

Question 4

One-time prescription.

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Single Prescription

Question 5

The length of time that a medication is producing its desired therapeutic effect.

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Duration

Question 6

The second stage of pharmacokinetics; the process by which medication is distributed throughout the body.

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Distribution

Question 7

An unintended and potentially dangerous pharmacological effect that occurs when a medication is administered correctly.

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Adverse Effect

Question 8

The first stage of pharmacokinetics: medications enter the body and travel from site of administration into the body’s circulation.

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Absorption

Question 9

The presence of a drug in the blood stream after it is administered.

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Bioavailability

Question 10

Use of drugs to prevent and treat diseases.

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Pharmacotherapeutics

Question 11

This is what the body does with the drug after administration.

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Pharmacokinetics

Question 12

A drug that cannot produce harmful effects even if administered in very high doses and for a very long time

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Safety

Question 13

Study of drugs in human for patients and healthy volunteer

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Clinical Pharmacology

Question 14

Any chemical that can affect living processes

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Drug

Question 15

Describes the drug’s chemical structure.

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Chemical Name

Question 16

Transmission of medications from the location of administration to bloodstream.

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Absorption

Question 17

Transportation of medications to sites of action by body fluids

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Distribution

Question 18

Doses need to maintain drug concentration at a steady state, consistent dosing and interval.

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Maintenance

Question 19

Elimination of drugs from the body.

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Excretion

Question 20

Sensitization of the immune system.

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Allergic Reaction