RAD1125 Exam 3 2025 Questions and
Answers
Pharmacology - ANSWER-Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and
uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER-The study of the metabolism and action of drugs
with emphasis on the time required for absorption, duration of action, distribution
in body, and method of excretion
Chemical name - ANSWER-chemical formula for a drug
Generic name - ANSWER-simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes
commercially available
Brand name - ANSWER-manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication? - ANSWER-Conditions that render the administration
of some drug or some line of treatment improper or undesirable
laxatives - ANSWER-promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics - ANSWER-relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics - ANSWER-kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
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, antiemetics - ANSWER-treats anemia
anesthetics - ANSWER-depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to
perceive pain
anticholinergics - ANSWER-reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and
secretions from respiratory tract and glands
statins - ANSWER-lower cholesterol
antiplatelets - ANSWER-inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke;
complications include bleeding
antihistamines - ANSWER-inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics - ANSWER-dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic - ANSWER-agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed? - ANSWER-Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
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Answers
Pharmacology - ANSWER-Science concerned with the origin, nature, effects, and
uses of drugs
Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER-The study of the metabolism and action of drugs
with emphasis on the time required for absorption, duration of action, distribution
in body, and method of excretion
Chemical name - ANSWER-chemical formula for a drug
Generic name - ANSWER-simpler than chemical name; name when it becomes
commercially available
Brand name - ANSWER-manufactured by a specific company
What is a contraindication? - ANSWER-Conditions that render the administration
of some drug or some line of treatment improper or undesirable
laxatives - ANSWER-promote passing and elimination of feces
analgesics - ANSWER-relieve pain without loss of consciousness
antibiotics - ANSWER-kill/inhibit growth of microorganisms
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, antiemetics - ANSWER-treats anemia
anesthetics - ANSWER-depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to
perceive pain
anticholinergics - ANSWER-reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and
secretions from respiratory tract and glands
statins - ANSWER-lower cholesterol
antiplatelets - ANSWER-inhibit platelet aggregation, usually treats stroke;
complications include bleeding
antihistamines - ANSWER-inhibit allergic reactions
thrombolytics - ANSWER-dissolve blood clots
antineoplastic - ANSWER-agent that works against tumor growth
Dosage Forms and how are they absorbed? - ANSWER-Tablet - oral
Capsule - oral
Inhalant - inhaled
Suppository - rectum, vagina, urethra
Solution - oral or parenterally
Suspension - oral
Transdermal patch - skin
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