1st Year Pharmacy Stage Lecture 3: Terms Related to Drugs Key Terms

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What does 'ac' mean in drug dosages and directions?

Every morning
After, post
Before meals (correct)
Twice a day

Which abbreviation stands for 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)'?

ASA
USP
FDA
NSAID(s) (correct)

What does 'ID' stand for in routes of drug administration?

Intramuscular(ly)
Subcutaneous(ly)
Intradermal(ly) (correct)
Intravenous(ly)

Which abbreviation means 'At bedtime'?

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What is the term for a substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug?

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Which term refers to a result of drug therapy that is unrelated to its intended effect?

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What is the route of drug administration where the drug is injected into the space between the meninges and the spine?

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What is the term for the power to produce a specific result or effectiveness?

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Which word part means 'fever'?

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What does an antipyretic drug do?

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Which route of drug administration involves applying the drug to the surface of the skin?

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'Inotropic' is an example of a word part that means acting on which specific bodily function?

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'Contra' as a prefix means:

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APAP stands for Acetylsalicylic acid.

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NSAID(s) stands for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s).

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The abbreviation 'hs' means 'At bedtime'.

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'pp' stands for 'Preprandial'.

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Anaphylaxis is a mild allergic reaction.

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A brand name is the nonproprietary name of a drug.

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Phytomedicine is another name for synthetic medicine.

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Tolerance occurs when the dose of a drug must be decreased to produce the original response.

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A synergism occurs when two drugs working together produce an effect less than the effect of each drug acting alone.

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Antipyretic drugs counteract fever.

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Injection administration involves administering drugs through the respiratory system.

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A tincture is a substance dissolved in water.

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Cream is a solid dosage form containing a drug in a pure state or mixed with a nonactive ingredient.

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A tablet is a pleasant-tasting medicated tablet to be dissolved in the mouth.

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Subcutaneous administration involves injecting beneath the skin.

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'Supp' stands for suppository.

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ac

An abbreviation meaning 'before meals'.

NSAID(s)

Short for 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)'.