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Pharmacology Terms Questions and Answers Graded A Therapeutic agent - ANS- a drug that relieves symptoms of a disease, stops a disease, or maintains health (antibiotics, vitamins) Pharmacodynamic agent - ANS- a drug that alters bodily function (b/p meds, anesthesia) Diagnostic agent - ANS- a drug used to help diagnose (barium, CT dye) Prophylactic agent - ANS- a drug that prevents disease or illness (vaccines) Destructive agent - ANS- a drug that kills cells (chemotherapy) ...

Pharmacology Exam 1 (ch 1, 2 , 3 ,4 ) Questions and Answers scored A How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription? a. q4h b. qid c. qod d. qs - ANS- q4h How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription? a. q4h b. qid c. qod d. qs - ANS- q4h How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription? a. q4h b. qid c. qod d. qs - ANS- q4h How is an order for a drug to be given three...

Pharmacology- Definition of Terms Questions and Answers 100% pass Pharmacology - ANS- study of drugs and interaction with living system. Pharmakon - ANS- greek word of drug or poison Drug - ANS- A substance or mixture of substances used in the diagnosis cure treatment and prevention of disease. Drug - ANS- chemical that can affect living organisms Pharmacodynamics - ANS- study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs. MECHANISM OF ACTION Pharmacokinetics - ANS...

HOSA Pharmacology Questions and Answers with complete solutions FDA (food and drug administration) - ANS- -approve new drugs to be sold in the US -process New Drug Applications (NDA) -regulate package inserts -regulate drug advertising -issue recalls -federal agency DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) - ANS- -federal agency -enforce the CSA ( controlled substances act) -track controlled substances manufactured and sold -investigates all violations involving controlled substances -se...

Pharmacology: Pharmacology Basics Questions and Answers scored A Pharmacodynamics - ANS- The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body, or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body. receptor - ANS- target substance on the cellular surface or within a cell response - ANS- biotransformation - ANS- drug is chemically changed in the body Tolerance - ANS- the drug effects diminish over time Addiction - ANS- dependence psychologically a...

Pharmacology Practice Quiz Questions and Answers Graded A Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A) Client states chest pain is relieved. B) Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90. C) Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90. D) Client's SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96%. - ANS- Client states chest pain i...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers with verified solutions Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - ANS- Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - ANS- Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - ANS- acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - ANS- A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzos an...

Pharmacology Chapter 2 Questions and Answers with complete solutions Pharmacology - ANS- Study or science of drugs Drug - ANS- Any chemical that affects the physiological processes of a living organism Chemical Name - ANS- Name describing the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure Generic Name - ANS- Name given to the drug and approved by health Canada under the food and drugs act and food and drug regulations Trade Name - ANS- Name given to a drug product. Reg...

Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers Graded A A patient has liver and kidney disease. He is given a medication with a half-life of 30 hours. What is the expected duration of this medication? A.increase. B.decrease. C.remain unchanged. D.dissipate. - ANS- A A nurse is to administer a dose of furosemide (Lasix). The nurse is aware that Lasix is the ________ for the drug. • A.generic name B.chemical name C.nonproprietary name D.brand name - ANS- D When assessing ...

Principles of Pharmacology Questions and Answers scored A B - ANS- What term describes the study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of a drug? Answer: a. pharmacology b. pharmacokinetics c. pharmacodynamics d. physiology A - ANS- What term describes the desired or predicted physiological response of a drug? Answer: a. therapeutic effect b. side effect c. adverse reaction d. systemic effect C - ANS- Another term for brand name i...