RAD 1125 Exam 3 Questions and Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
Pharmacology Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics 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 chemical formula for a drug
Generic name simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes commercially available
Brand name manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication? Conditions that render the administration of some drug or some
line of treatment improper or undesirable
laxatives promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
antiemetics treats anemia
anesthetics depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain
anticholinergics reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and secretions from
respiratory tract and glands
, statins lower cholesterol
antiplatelets inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke; complications include
bleeding
antihistamines inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed? Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
Cream - skin
What is anaphylaxis? Life threatening allergic reaction
What does Nitroglycerin do? Relaxes blood vessels, reduces work that heart must do.
Prevents chest pain
What does Metformin do? Controls blood glucose/sugar
Pharmacology Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics 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 chemical formula for a drug
Generic name simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes commercially available
Brand name manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication? Conditions that render the administration of some drug or some
line of treatment improper or undesirable
laxatives promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
antiemetics treats anemia
anesthetics depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain
anticholinergics reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and secretions from
respiratory tract and glands
, statins lower cholesterol
antiplatelets inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke; complications include
bleeding
antihistamines inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed? Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
Cream - skin
What is anaphylaxis? Life threatening allergic reaction
What does Nitroglycerin do? Relaxes blood vessels, reduces work that heart must do.
Prevents chest pain
What does Metformin do? Controls blood glucose/sugar
