Terminology Flashcards
Anatomy?
the study of structure
Physiology?
the study of function
Pathophysiology?
the study of disease processes
Pharmacology?
the study of drugs
Drug?
any substance used to modify or explore psychological systems or pathological states to benefit the recipient
Adverse Drug Reaction?
undesired response to drug
Side Effect?
can be a positive or negative effect
Dose?
quantity to administer at 1 time
Route?
method to be administrated
Indication?
illness or disorder for which it is used
Generic Name of Drug?
the approved name of drug like parecetomal
Brand and Trade Name of Drug?
the drug company name so panadol
Therapeutic Range?
drug concentration in blood which produces clinical benefits. low= ineffective high= toxicity
Drug Half-Life?
time the amount of drug in the plasma to decrease by half
Drug Longer Half-Life?
longer in effective range