NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 Exam
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, drug - CORRECT ANSWER chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living
organism
theraputic effect - CORRECT ANSWER desired effect of a drug
side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY
harmful
toxic effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER: How a drug produces its effects
site of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the location within the body where a drug exerts its
theraputic effect
onset of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the point in time after administration when a drug
begins to exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order
to produce a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-works to interfere with other drugs or a
substance from producing an effect
agonist receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - CORRECT ANSWER-defines the chemical composition of the drug
generic name - CORRECT ANSWER-non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - CORRECT ANSWER-brand name, marketed under a patented propietary
name (EX. Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - CORRECT ANSWER-a group of drugs that all work by the same
mechanism of action (EX. ace-inhibitors)
active ingrediant - CORRECT ANSWER-the drug itself
latest update questions and 100% detailed
answers
, drug - CORRECT ANSWER chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living
organism
theraputic effect - CORRECT ANSWER desired effect of a drug
side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY
harmful
toxic effect - CORRECT ANSWER-an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER: How a drug produces its effects
site of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the location within the body where a drug exerts its
theraputic effect
onset of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the point in time after administration when a drug
begins to exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order
to produce a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-works to interfere with other drugs or a
substance from producing an effect
agonist receptor - CORRECT ANSWER-works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - CORRECT ANSWER-defines the chemical composition of the drug
generic name - CORRECT ANSWER-non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - CORRECT ANSWER-brand name, marketed under a patented propietary
name (EX. Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - CORRECT ANSWER-a group of drugs that all work by the same
mechanism of action (EX. ace-inhibitors)
active ingrediant - CORRECT ANSWER-the drug itself
