Pharmacology Chapter Overview
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Pharmacology Chapter Overview

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What is the primary purpose of a drug's chemical name?

  • To provide a marketable name for advertising
  • To indicate the drug’s molecular structure (correct)
  • To differentiate it from proprietary names
  • To describe the drug's therapeutic use
  • Which name is given by the United States Adopted Name Council?

  • Proprietary name
  • Generic name (correct)
  • Trade name
  • Chemical name
  • What is the role of a drug's trade name?

  • To serve as a registered trademark (correct)
  • To indicate the therapeutic class of the drug
  • To describe its pharmacologic properties
  • To reflect its chemical composition
  • What does the 'Right patient' principle ensure during medication administration?

    <p>The correct individual receives the proper medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a prescription generally consist of?

    <p>A heading, body, and closing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Controlling the distribution of certain prescription drugs is primarily due to what reason?

    <p>Potential for abuse and dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a pharmacologic class of drugs?

    <p>Beta-adrenergic blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is denoted by the abbreviation 'IV' in prescription writing?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of pharmacodynamics?

    <p>Effects of drugs on living systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition best describes pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the FDA?

    <p>Ensuring safety and efficacy of drugs, foods, and cosmetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding adverse drug effects?

    <p>All drugs have the potential to cause adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacotherapeutics focus on?

    <p>The selection and use of drugs for treating diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes clinical pharmacology?

    <p>Study of drugs' effects in humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of toxicology within pharmacology?

    <p>The undesirable effects of drugs on biological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'half-life' in pharmacokinetics refer to?

    <p>The time required for half of a drug's concentration to be eliminated from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Controlled Substances

    • Defined as prescription drugs with tightly controlled use and distribution due to abuse potential.
    • Regulations governing controlled substances are more stringent.

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    Description

    This quiz covers essential concepts from pharmacology, including definitions of key terms, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. Topics such as drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and factors affecting drug safety and effectiveness will be explored. Test your understanding of these critical pharmacology principles.

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