68W ALC LPC EXAM QUESTIONS

Is the study of substances that interact with living organisms through chemical processes - Answer-pharmacology Is the science of substances used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease - Answer-Medical pharmacology The reason or conditions for which a particular medication is given - Answer-Indication The amount of medication given at or within a specified period of time - Answer-Dose The largest amount of medication either as a single dose or within a period time (such as 24 hours) i.e max dose for Tylenol for an otherwise healthy adult is 3000mg - Answer-Maximum Dose administering a medication with variable strength, interval, and quantity to achieve and maintain a desired, observable physiological effect - Answer-Titration a medical reason to NEVER give a medication - Answer-Absolute Contraindication a medical reason a med should not be given but may be acceptable in certain circumstances - Answer-Relative contraindication hypersensitivity response induced by exposure - Answer-Allergy an unintended but not surprising consequence of a medication (besides an allergy) - Answer-Side effect the desire change in physiology for administering the medication - Answer-Therapeutic effect the blood level of a medication required to achieve the therapeutic effect - Answer-Therap