Questions and Answers
The science dealing with the nature, effects, uses, and origin of drugs is called:
A drug agent that promotes bowel evacuation is a(n):
When you ask the pharmacist for the drug Benadryl, you are asking for the drug using the drug's _____ name:
Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its:
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Nonprescription drugs are also known as:
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Common dosage forms of drugs include:
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Vitamins, herbals and dietary supplements are classified as:
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Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth, under their tongue, for quick action. This route of administration is:
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All of the following describe pharmacokinetics EXCEPT:
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All of the following are related EXCEPT:
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Study Notes
Pharmacology Basics
- Pharmacology is the study of drugs' nature, effects, uses, and origin.
- Key terms in pharmacology include pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and pharmacodynamics (drug effects on the body).
Drug Types and Functions
- Laxatives are drugs that promote bowel evacuation, helping relieve constipation.
- Nonprescription drugs are commonly referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, available without a prescription.
Drug Naming
- The brand name is the commercial name given to a drug, such as Benadryl, which differentiates it from its generic name.
Drug Characteristics
- Contraindications are characteristics that make a drug undesirable or improper for patient use.
- Common dosage forms include suspensions, capsules, tablets, inhalants, and solutions.
Supplements and Vitamins
- Vitamins, herbals, and dietary supplements fall under the category of over-the-counter drugs, as they don't require a prescription.
Administration Routes
- Sublingual administration involves placing a drug under the tongue for rapid absorption; nitroglycerine is an example used for heart attacks.
- Other routes include oral, topical, and parenteral (injection) methods, with intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous being specific injection types.
Pharmacokinetics Focus
- Pharmacokinetics encompasses the processes of absorption, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.
- Filtration is not considered part of pharmacokinetics.
Injection Types
- Intragluteal is not a recognized method compared to subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections, which are standard routes for drug administration.
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