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RAD1125 Exam 3 Questions with Answers
Pharmacology
Ans: Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics
Ans: The study of the metabolism and action of drugs with emphasis on the time required
for absorption, duration of action, distribution in body, and method of excretion
Chemical name
Ans: chemical formula for a drug
Generic name
Ans: simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes commercially available
Brand name
Ans: manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication?
Ans: Conditions that render the administration of some drug or some line of treatment
improper or undesirable
laxatives
Ans: promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics
Ans: relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics
Ans: kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
antiemetics
Ans: treats anemia
anesthetics
Ans: depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain
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anticholinergics
Ans: reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and secretions from respiratory tract
and glands
statins
Ans: lower cholesterol
antiplatelets
Ans: inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke; complications include bleeding
antihistamines
Ans: inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics
Ans: dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic
Ans: agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed?
Ans: Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
Cream - skin
What is anaphylaxis?
Ans: Life threatening allergic reaction
What does Nitroglycerin do?
Ans: Relaxes blood vessels, reduces work that heart must do. Prevents chest pain
What does Metformin do?
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RAD1125 Exam 3 Questions with Answers
Pharmacology
Ans: Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics
Ans: The study of the metabolism and action of drugs with emphasis on the time required
for absorption, duration of action, distribution in body, and method of excretion
Chemical name
Ans: chemical formula for a drug
Generic name
Ans: simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes commercially available
Brand name
Ans: manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication?
Ans: Conditions that render the administration of some drug or some line of treatment
improper or undesirable
laxatives
Ans: promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics
Ans: relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics
Ans: kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
antiemetics
Ans: treats anemia
anesthetics
Ans: depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain
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anticholinergics
Ans: reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and secretions from respiratory tract
and glands
statins
Ans: lower cholesterol
antiplatelets
Ans: inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke; complications include bleeding
antihistamines
Ans: inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics
Ans: dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic
Ans: agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed?
Ans: Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
Cream - skin
What is anaphylaxis?
Ans: Life threatening allergic reaction
What does Nitroglycerin do?
Ans: Relaxes blood vessels, reduces work that heart must do. Prevents chest pain
What does Metformin do?
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