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Pharmacology- Portage LearningPharmacology - correct answer-The study or science of drugs
Therapeutic effect - correct answer-The desired effect
Side effect - correct answer-Undesirable but not harmful effect that the drug causes
Adverse effect - correct answer-undesirable and potentially harmful drug effect; monitoring
patient to ensure the drug does not become toxic, may continue treatment.
Toxic effect - correct answer-undesirable drug effect that implies drug poisoning; can be very
harmful or life-threatening
Mechanism of Action - correct answer-how a drug produces its physiological effect in the
body
Site of Action ( receptor) - correct answer-Where the drug actually exerts its effect
Agonist - correct answer-Drug binds to receptor to cause the physiological response.
Antagonist - correct answer-Drug binds to the receptor to prevent a response
Dose Dependent Relationship - correct answer-relationship where change in amount,
intensity, or duration of exposure is associated with a change in risk of a specified outcome
Generic name (nonproprietary name) - correct answer-Name given by the United States
Adopted Names Council
Trade name of a drug - correct answer-brand name copyrighted by the company that sells
the drug
Drug classification - correct answer-A method of grouping drugs; may be based on structure
or therapeutic use.
Dosage form and routes - correct answer-The physical and chemical properties of a drug
determine which dosage form will be most effective
active ingredient - correct answer-The drug itself
inactive ingredients - correct answer-Help facilitate the administration and absorption of the
drug; fillers, capsule, coating of tablet
Aqueous - correct answer-Drug is dissolved within; liquid, water. Taken by mouth
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