Chapter 1: Introduction to
Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Chapter 2: Principles of Drug
Action
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, What is the definition of Drugs? Chemicals that interact with an organism to alter it's function.
What is the definition of Pharmacology? The study of drugs (chemicals), including their origins, properties, and
interactions with living organisms.
What is the definition of Respiratory Care The application of pharmacology to the treatment of pulmonary disorders, and
Pharmacology? more broadly, critical care.
What is the definition of Pharmacy? The preparation and dispensing of drugs.
What is the definition of Therapeutics? The art of treating disease with drugs.
What is the definition of Toxicology? The study of toxic substances and their pharmacologic actions, including
antidotes and poison control.
A drug has 5 names. What are they? Chemical Name, Code Name, Generic Name, Official Name and Trade Name.
What is the "Chemical Name" of a drug described as? The drugs chemical structure.
What is the "Code Name" of a drug described as? The name assigned by the manufacturer.
What is the "Generic Name" of a drug described as? The name assigned by the USAN Council. (AKA The non-proprietary name)
What is the "Official Name" of a drug described as? The generic name.
What is the "Trade Name" of a drug described as? The brand name.
What is the standard dose for Albuterol? 2.5 mg.
What is considered the "unbiased" or "official standard United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary.
according to the FDA" book source on drug information?
What is considered the "biased" source of drug Physician's Desk Reference.
information that is prepared by the manufacturer?
What are the different sources of drugs? Animals, plants, and minerals.