Drug Terminology Quiz

What is the process by which the body takes in a drug?

Which term describes the amount of drug to be administered in a specific time?

What is the term for a drug that can be obtained without a prescription?

What does the 'Rx' symbol stand for in a prescription?

Which term refers to the physical and chemical processes necessary for maintaining life within a living organism?

What is the meaning of the term 'prophylaxis' in pharmacology?

What does the term 'excretion' refer to in pharmacology?

What is a generic drug?

What does the term 'systemic' refer to when discussing pharmacology?

Which component of a prescription details the name and quantity of a drug?

Drug Terminology

Absorption is the process by which the body takes in a drug.
Distribution refers to how a drug spreads throughout the body.
Dosage is the amount of a drug given in a specific time period, often based on body weight.
Dose is a specific quantity of a drug or medicine.
Drug is a substance used to diagnose, treat or prevent diseases.
Ethical drug requires a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Excretion is the process of a drug leaving the body.
Generic drug is sold without a brand name or trademark.
Inscription is the name and quantity of a drug listed on a prescription.
Metabolism is the complex chemical processes occurring within a living organism for life.
Patent medicine is a drug obtained without a prescription, also referred to as an over-the-counter drug.
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine focusing on drug uses, effects and actions.
Prescription is a written order for a specific drug.
Prophylaxis is the administration of drugs to prevent disease or protect a patient.
Rx is a symbol originating from the Latin word "recipe".
Signature includes instructions on a prescription explaining how to take the medicine.
Subscription is a section on a prescription with directions to the pharmacist for mixing medication.
Superscription is the patient's name, address, date, and the Rx symbol on a prescription.
Systemic drug affects a specific system (or multiple systems) of the body.

Test your knowledge of essential drug terminology including absorption, distribution, and pharmacology. This quiz covers key concepts needed to understand how drugs interact within the body and the differences between prescription and over-the-counter medications.