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NUR 226 Basic Pharmacology
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what is pharmacology Correct Answer: the study of the
biological effect of drugs that are introduced to the body to
cause some sort of change
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Pharmokinetics Correct Answer: what the body does to the
drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
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Pharmacodynamics Correct Answer: MOA
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What the drug does to the body
Therapeutic effects Correct Answer: intended effects of the
drug - what we want to happen
Side effects Correct Answer: unintended effects
usually unaviodable
Toxicities Correct Answer: effects that are harmful and
destructive to the body
usually occurs when we take too much of a drug
Adverse effects Correct Answer: Unexpected reaction
Dangerous reaction
Allergic reaction Correct Answer: unexpected
, 2
may be dangerous
involves immune system response
Pharmacogenomics Correct Answer: study of how an
individual's genetic makeup can affect drug response
tailored drugs to a person's genetic makeup
better drugs with less adverse effects
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Chemical name of a drug Correct Answer: Describes the drug's
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chemical composition and molecular structure
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long and complex
used in research
ex. N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
Generic name of a drug Correct Answer: official name of drug
only 1 generic name
usually more complicated then trade name
lowercase
ex. acetaminophen
Trade name of a drug Correct Answer: Brand name, given by
pharmaceutical company
NUR 226 Basic Pharmacology
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
what is pharmacology Correct Answer: the study of the
biological effect of drugs that are introduced to the body to
cause some sort of change
© 2025 Assignment
Pharmokinetics Correct Answer: what the body does to the
drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
Guru01 - Stuvia
Pharmacodynamics Correct Answer: MOA
Expert
What the drug does to the body
Therapeutic effects Correct Answer: intended effects of the
drug - what we want to happen
Side effects Correct Answer: unintended effects
usually unaviodable
Toxicities Correct Answer: effects that are harmful and
destructive to the body
usually occurs when we take too much of a drug
Adverse effects Correct Answer: Unexpected reaction
Dangerous reaction
Allergic reaction Correct Answer: unexpected
, 2
may be dangerous
involves immune system response
Pharmacogenomics Correct Answer: study of how an
individual's genetic makeup can affect drug response
tailored drugs to a person's genetic makeup
better drugs with less adverse effects
© 2025 Assignment
Chemical name of a drug Correct Answer: Describes the drug's
Guru01 - Stuvia
chemical composition and molecular structure
Expert
long and complex
used in research
ex. N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
Generic name of a drug Correct Answer: official name of drug
only 1 generic name
usually more complicated then trade name
lowercase
ex. acetaminophen
Trade name of a drug Correct Answer: Brand name, given by
pharmaceutical company
