NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!
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site of action - ANSWER the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic effect
onset of action - ANSWER the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - ANSWER specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to pro...
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pharmacology - ANSWER the study or science of drugs
drug - ANSWER any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect - ANSWER the desired effect of a drug
side effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - ANSWER how a drug produces its effects
site of action - ANSWER the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic
effect
onset of action - ANSWER the point in time after administration when a drug begins to
exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - ANSWER specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce
a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor - ANSWER works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from
producing an effect
agonist receptor - ANSWER works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - ANSWER defines the chemical composition of the drug
generic name - ANSWER non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
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