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lesson 21
pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| study of the interaction of drugs and subcellular entities such as enzymes and DNA is called | molecular pharmacology |
| suppositories are administered via | rectum |
| drugs are swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract during | oral administration |
| penicillin is an example of which type of drug | antibiotic |
| a drug that works against fever | antipyretic |
| drugs that control anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior | tranquilizers |
| the study of drug effects in the body is called | pharmacodynamics |
| what is anaphylaxis | a type of hypersensitivity reaction |
| the measurement if drug concentration in tissues and in blood over time is called | pharmacokinetics |
| morphine is an | analgesic |
| Heparin is an | anticoagulant |
| amphetamine and caffeine are | stimulants |
| the study of how drugs interact with subcellular parts is called | molecular pharmacology |
| the study fo the harmful effects of drugs is called | toxicology |
| drugs that widen blood vessels are | vasodilators |
| drugs that reduce blood pressure are | antihypertensive |
| anticonvulsants are used to treat | epilepsy |
| antacids are used to treat | epigastric discomfort |
| analgesics are used to treat | myalgia |
| progestins are used to treat | abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance |