ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Generic Name - CORRECT ANSWER - Official drug name, not owned by any company
Trade Name - CORRECT ANSWER - Brand name given by a drug company
Half-Life - CORRECT ANSWER - Time it takes for a drug's plasma concentration to reduce
by 50%
Onset - CORRECT ANSWER - When the drug begins to work
Peak - CORRECT ANSWER - When the drug reaches maximum effect
Duration - CORRECT ANSWER - How long the drug remains effective
Side Effect - CORRECT ANSWER - Mild, expected reaction; manageable
Adverse Effect - CORRECT ANSWER - Harmful, unexpected reaction; call provider
Black Box Warning - CORRECT ANSWER - Severe warning for drugs with life-threatening
risks
Allergic Reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - Immune response to allergen; includes rash,
hives, swelling