NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers. 100% Correct.
Pharmacology.
the study or science of drugs
drug
any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect
the desired effect of a drug
any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect
the desired effect of a drug
side effect
an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect
an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect
an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action
how a drug produces its effects
site of action
the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic effect
onset of action
the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its therapeutic effect
receptor
specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor
works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from producing an effect
agonist receptor
works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name
defines the chemical composition of the drug
, generic name
non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name
brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX. Prinival; Zestril)
drug class
a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action (EX. ace-inhibitors)
active ingrediant
the drug itself
inactive ingrediant
helps facilitate the administration and absorption of the drug
aqueous preperation
liquid medication. EX. cough medicine. taken by mouth
tablet
the drug itself is made into a powder and pressed into this form. most common.
troche/lozenge
flattened tablets that dissolve in the mouth and absorb into the tissue in the mouth
capsule
gelatin container with either the powder or liquid drug inside
delayed-release
either a tablet or capsule; treated with a coating that will allow the drug to work overtime (usually 24
hours)
enteric coated
applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic environment
suppositories
a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to melt at body temperature. generally
inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina
oitments
soft, oily substance applied to the skin
transdermal patch
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