Pharmacology 1 – Straighterline | Q&A Latest 2024/2025 | 100% PASS

Pharmacology 1 – Straighterline | Q&A Latest 2024/2025 | 100% PASS adverse effect - Answer -general term for undesirable and potentially harmful drug effect. agonist - Answer -drug that binds to a receptor and activates a physiologic response or drug action. antagonist - Answer -drug that binds to a receptor and interferes with other drugs or substances from producing a drug effect. chemical name - Answer -name that defines the chemical composition of a drug. contraindications - Answer -situations or conditions when a certain drug should not be administered. controlled substance - Answer -drug that has the potential for abuse and thus is regulated by law. dose - Answer -a measurement of the amount of drug that is administered. drug - Answer -chemical substance that produces a change in body function. drug indications - Answer -intended or indicated uses for any drug. ED50 - Answer -effective dose 50, or dose that will produce an effect that is half of the maximal ic name - Answer -nonproprietary name of a drug. LD50 - Answer -lethal dose 50, or dose that will kill 50 percent of the laboratory animals tested. mechanism of action - Answer -explanation of how a drug produces its effects. nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drug - Answer -drug that can be purchased without the servic