NUR 210- Pharm- Exam 1
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PASS
Peak—ANSWER-Highest concentration of the drug
Trough—ANSWER-The lowest plasma concentration of a drug and it measures the rate at
which the drug is eliminated
Onset—ANSWER-The time it takes for a drug to reach the minimum effective concentration
Duration—ANSWER-The length of time the drug exerts therapeutic effects
Agonist—ANSWER-Produces a desired response
Antagonist—ANSWER-Block a desired response
Additive—ANSWER-The sum of the effects of the two drugs
Synergistic effect—ANSWER-When 2 or more drugs are given together, one drug can have a
clinical effect substantially greater than that of either drug alone
Half Life—ANSWER-The time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to be replaced
by half
Potentiation—ANSWER-When the combined effects of two different drugs exceed the
expected additive effect of each of the drugs
, Pharmacokinetics—ANSWER-Process of drug movement through the body to achieve
necessary drug reaction
Protein Binding—ANSWER-When 2 highly protein drugs are administered they compete for
protein binding sites leading to an increase in free drug being released into the circulation
Distribution—ANSWER-The movement of the drug from the circulation to body tissues
where it is being absorbed in the body
Bioavailability—ANSWER-Refers to the % of the administered drug available for activity
Drug Excretion—ANSWER-Elimination of the drug from the body through the kidneys, bile,
lungs, saliva, sweat, and breast milk
Pharmacodynamics—ANSWER-Is the study of the effects of the drug on the body
Side Effects—ANSWER-Are 2nd effects of drug therapy; all drugs have some form of side
effects even with normal dosage
Adverse Reaction—ANSWER-Are unintentional, unexpected reactions to drug therapy that
occurs at normal drug dosages
Benzodiazepine—ANSWER-Increase the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-
aminobutric acid (GABA) receptors/neuron excitability
Non-Benzodiazepines—ANSWER-CNS depression neurotransmitter inhibition
Local Anesthetics—ANSWER-Block pain at the site where the drug is administered by
preventing the conduction of nerve impulses
NSAIDS—ANSWER-Inhibit or block both COX-1 and COX-2; used to treat pain, inflammation,
and fever
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Peak—ANSWER-Highest concentration of the drug
Trough—ANSWER-The lowest plasma concentration of a drug and it measures the rate at
which the drug is eliminated
Onset—ANSWER-The time it takes for a drug to reach the minimum effective concentration
Duration—ANSWER-The length of time the drug exerts therapeutic effects
Agonist—ANSWER-Produces a desired response
Antagonist—ANSWER-Block a desired response
Additive—ANSWER-The sum of the effects of the two drugs
Synergistic effect—ANSWER-When 2 or more drugs are given together, one drug can have a
clinical effect substantially greater than that of either drug alone
Half Life—ANSWER-The time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to be replaced
by half
Potentiation—ANSWER-When the combined effects of two different drugs exceed the
expected additive effect of each of the drugs
, Pharmacokinetics—ANSWER-Process of drug movement through the body to achieve
necessary drug reaction
Protein Binding—ANSWER-When 2 highly protein drugs are administered they compete for
protein binding sites leading to an increase in free drug being released into the circulation
Distribution—ANSWER-The movement of the drug from the circulation to body tissues
where it is being absorbed in the body
Bioavailability—ANSWER-Refers to the % of the administered drug available for activity
Drug Excretion—ANSWER-Elimination of the drug from the body through the kidneys, bile,
lungs, saliva, sweat, and breast milk
Pharmacodynamics—ANSWER-Is the study of the effects of the drug on the body
Side Effects—ANSWER-Are 2nd effects of drug therapy; all drugs have some form of side
effects even with normal dosage
Adverse Reaction—ANSWER-Are unintentional, unexpected reactions to drug therapy that
occurs at normal drug dosages
Benzodiazepine—ANSWER-Increase the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-
aminobutric acid (GABA) receptors/neuron excitability
Non-Benzodiazepines—ANSWER-CNS depression neurotransmitter inhibition
Local Anesthetics—ANSWER-Block pain at the site where the drug is administered by
preventing the conduction of nerve impulses
NSAIDS—ANSWER-Inhibit or block both COX-1 and COX-2; used to treat pain, inflammation,
and fever
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
