68W ALC Phase 3 LPC Exam
Pharmacology - ANS-Study of substances that interact with living organisms through
chemical processes.
Medical Pharmacology - ANS-the SCIENCE of substances used to prevent, diagnose,
and treat disease.
Indication - ANS-The reason or condition for which a particular medication is given.
Dose - ANS-the "Amount"
Single Dose - ANS-the amount of medication given at ONE TIME.
Maximum Dose - ANS-the largest amount of medication given within a certain period of
time. "within 24 hours".
Cumulative Dose - ANS-the SUM of all single doses over a lifetime or a period of time.
Strength - ANS-Amount of medication per tablet
Titration - ANS-Administering a medication with VARIABLE strength, interval, and
quantity to achieve a desired effect.
Contraindication - ANS-Reason not to give a medication.
Absolute Contraindication - ANS-A reason NEVER to give a med. "Allergies".
Relative Contraindication - ANS-May be acceptable under certain circumstances. "good
outweighs the bad".
Allergy - ANS-Immune response in which there is a HYPERSENSITIVITY response
induced by exposure.
Side Effect - ANS-Unintended, but not surprising consequence of a medication.
Therapeutic Effect - ANS-Desired change in physiology
Therapeutic Level - ANS-Blood level of a med required to achieve the therapeutic effect.
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