Portage Learning Pharmacology LEVEL 2
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
Pharmacology - Answer -The study or science of drugs
Therapeutic effect - Answer -The desired effect
Side effect - Answer -Undesirable but not harmful effect that the drug causes
Adverse effect - Answer -undesirable and potentially harmful drug effect; monitoring
patient to ensure the drug does not become toxic, may continue treatment.
Toxic effect - Answer -undesirable drug effect that implies drug poisoning; can be very
harmful or life-threatening
Mechanism of Action - Answer -how a drug produces its physiological effect in the body
Site of Action ( receptor) - Answer -Where the drug actually exerts its effect
Agonist - Answer -Drug binds to receptor to cause the physiological response.
Antagonist - Answer -Drug binds to the receptor to prevent a response
Dose Dependent Relationship - 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) - Answer -Name given by the United States
Adopted Names Council
Trade name of a drug - Answer -brand name copyrighted by the company that sells the
drug
Drug classification - Answer -A method of grouping drugs; may be based on structure or
therapeutic use.
Dosage form and routes - Answer -The physical and chemical properties of a drug
determine which dosage form will be most effective
active ingredient - Answer -The drug itself
inactive ingredients - Answer -Help facilitate the administration and absorption of the
drug; fillers, capsule, coating of tablet
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