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