Question 1

The study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms is called

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pharmacology.

Question 2

Any nonfood chemical substance that affects the mind or body is called a

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drug.

Question 3

A drug that is deliberately administered for its medicinal value is called a

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medicine.

Question 4

The three medical uses for drugs:

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1. Prevent disease.
2. Diagnose disease.
3. Treat disease.

Question 5

FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

Question 6

The FDA regulates

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prescription and OTC medications for use in the US

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DEA

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Drug Enforcement Administration

Question 8

The DEA regulates the

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manufacturing and dispensing of potentially abused drugs

Question 9

Schedule drugs (page 17) refers to

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drugs that have a potential for abuse.

Question 10

Schedule drugs are AKA

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controlled drugs.

Question 11

The lower the number of the scheduled drug the

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greater the abuse potential

Question 12

United States Pharmacopeia or National Formulary (USP/NF)

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a list of all prescribed and OTC medications in the US and all information known about each medication.

Question 13

A common pharmacopeia is a

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Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR).

Question 14

The name given to a drug when it is created is called the

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generic name

Question 15

A generic name is recognized by being:

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1. Lower cased.
2. Usually hard to pronounce.
3. Sometimes in parentheses.

Question 16

The nick-name given to the generic drug so consumers will remember it easily is called the

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trade name or
brand name or 
product name.

Question 17

The trade name is recognized by being

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1. Capitalized.
2. Easy to pronounce.
3. May have a registered mark.

Question 18

Trade name medications and their generic equivalent must contain exactly the same amount of

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active ingredients.

Question 19

Active ingredients are designed to provide the

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therapeutic (beneficial) effect.

Question 20

Ingredients permitted to vary from generic and trade name drugs are called

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inert (inactive) ingredients.

Question 21

Inert (inactive) ingredients include:

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1. Binders.
2. Fillers.
3. Preservatives. 
4. Antioxidants.      5. Buffers.

Question 22

Pharmacists are permitted to substitute the generic drug for a prescribed trade name drug unless the prescribing physician requests

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“no substitutions” or “dispense as written (DAW).”

Question 23

The dosage margin between the therapeutic effect and toxic effect is called the

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therapeutic index (TI).

Question 24

A large initial dose of a medication to quickly reach the TI is called a

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loading dose or bolus.

Question 25

A drug form that exerts no pharmacological effect, no therapeutic effect, and has no side effects when administered is called a

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placebo (“sugar pill”).

Question 26

All new pharmaceutical drugs are protected by a patent lasting

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17 years.

Question 27

A drug patent means that

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no other company can manufacture or market an identical drug.

Question 28

A tablet that has an indented line running across the top is called

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scored.

Question 29

A tablet designed to dissolve in a glass of water before being swallowed is called

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effervescent.

Question 30

Tablets covered with a special coating that prevents stomach upset are called

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enteric.

Question 31

An enteric coated ASA is called

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Ecotrin

Question 32

The classifications of ASA include:

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1. Non-narcotic analgesic.
2. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
3. Antipyretic. 
4. Anticoagulant.

Question 33

Medications that disintegrate slowly into a liquid form that releases the drug topically into the mouth and throat is called a

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lozenge, troche, or pastille

Question 34

The term used to describe a liquid with a watery consistency is

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aqueous.

Question 35

The term used to describe a thick liquid is

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viscous.

Question 36

A small bottle containing injectable medication with a rubber diaphragm at the bottle neck for needle insertion is called a

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vial

Question 37

A small slender container with a narrow neck which houses injectable liquids is called a

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ampule (Amp)

Question 38

Liquid medications that contain alcohol (ETOH) are called

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elixirs (elix.) or tinctures.

Question 39

Liquid medications that contain no alcohol but are a concentrated solution of sugar, water, and flavorings are called

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syrups (syp).

Question 40

Fat globules dispersed throughout a water base is called an

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emulsion.

Question 41

Drug particles dispersed throughout a thickened water base is called a

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gel.

Question 42

Undissolved particles of a medication to be mixed with a liquid (water) just before use is called a

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suspension (susp.).

Question 43

Since the particles will settle, suspensions must be

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shaken well before use.

Question 44

The method by which a medication is dispensed is called

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administration.

Question 45

Medication applied to the skin or the eyes or ears is called

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topical (top).

Question 46

Topical medications include

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lotions, ointments (ung.) and creams.

Question 47

Medication patch administration through the skin to the bloodstream is called

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transdermal.

Question 48

PO or po or p.o. refers to

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by mouth (orally).

Question 49

SL refers to

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sub lingual (under the tongue).

Question 50

Inhalation (INH) refers to

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breathing in medications.

Question 51

Inhalation administration includes:

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1. MDI which stands for 
metered dose inhaler.
2. Nebulizer (vaporizer).
3. NPPB which stands for
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.  
4. Endotracheal (ET) refers to 
within the trachea (windpipe).

Question 52

NG {ng} refers to

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nasogastric tube.

Question 53

Gastrostomy (G tube) or jejunostomy gavage (J tube) refers to a

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feeding tube

Question 54

Rectal ® usually refers to

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suppositories and enemas.

Question 55

Vaginal (Vag.) usually refers to

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suppositories, creams, foams, and douches.

Question 56

Parenteral (hypodermic) routes include:
1. Intradermal (ID) which refers to

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within the skin

Question 57

Common ID injections include

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Mantoux, PPD, and tine.

Question 58

. subQ or subcu {subq, SC, SQ} which stands for

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subcutaneous injection.

Question 59

A common medication administered subcutaneously is

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insulin.

Question 60

. I.M. or IM which stands for

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intramuscular injection

Question 61

. I.V. or IV which stands for

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intravenous injection.

Question 62

. IVP which stands for

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intravenous push.

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. IVPB which stands for

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intravenous piggyback.

Question 64

Intra-articular refers to medication administered into a

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joint.

Question	Answer
The study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms is called	pharmacology.
Any nonfood chemical substance that affects the mind or body is called a	drug.
A drug that is deliberately administered for its medicinal value is called a	medicine.
The three medical uses for drugs:	1. Prevent disease. 2. Diagnose disease. 3. Treat disease.
FDA	Food and Drug Administration
The FDA regulates	prescription and OTC medications for use in the US
DEA	Drug Enforcement Administration
The DEA regulates the	manufacturing and dispensing of potentially abused drugs
Schedule drugs (page 17) refers to	drugs that have a potential for abuse.
Schedule drugs are AKA	controlled drugs.
The lower the number of the scheduled drug the	greater the abuse potential
United States Pharmacopeia or National Formulary (USP/NF)	a list of all prescribed and OTC medications in the US and all information known about each medication.
A common pharmacopeia is a	Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR).
The name given to a drug when it is created is called the	generic name
A generic name is recognized by being:	1. Lower cased. 2. Usually hard to pronounce. 3. Sometimes in parentheses.
The nick-name given to the generic drug so consumers will remember it easily is called the	trade name or brand name or product name.
The trade name is recognized by being	1. Capitalized. 2. Easy to pronounce. 3. May have a registered mark.
Trade name medications and their generic equivalent must contain exactly the same amount of	active ingredients.
Active ingredients are designed to provide the	therapeutic (beneficial) effect.
Ingredients permitted to vary from generic and trade name drugs are called	inert (inactive) ingredients.
Inert (inactive) ingredients include:	1. Binders. 2. Fillers. 3. Preservatives. 4. Antioxidants. 5. Buffers.
Pharmacists are permitted to substitute the generic drug for a prescribed trade name drug unless the prescribing physician requests	“no substitutions” or “dispense as written (DAW).”
The dosage margin between the therapeutic effect and toxic effect is called the	therapeutic index (TI).
A large initial dose of a medication to quickly reach the TI is called a	loading dose or bolus.
A drug form that exerts no pharmacological effect, no therapeutic effect, and has no side effects when administered is called a	placebo (“sugar pill”).
All new pharmaceutical drugs are protected by a patent lasting	17 years.
A drug patent means that	no other company can manufacture or market an identical drug.
A tablet that has an indented line running across the top is called	scored.
A tablet designed to dissolve in a glass of water before being swallowed is called	effervescent.
Tablets covered with a special coating that prevents stomach upset are called	enteric.
An enteric coated ASA is called	Ecotrin
The classifications of ASA include:	1. Non-narcotic analgesic. 2. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 3. Antipyretic. 4. Anticoagulant.
Medications that disintegrate slowly into a liquid form that releases the drug topically into the mouth and throat is called a	lozenge, troche, or pastille
The term used to describe a liquid with a watery consistency is	aqueous.
The term used to describe a thick liquid is	viscous.
A small bottle containing injectable medication with a rubber diaphragm at the bottle neck for needle insertion is called a	vial
A small slender container with a narrow neck which houses injectable liquids is called a	ampule (Amp)
Liquid medications that contain alcohol (ETOH) are called	elixirs (elix.) or tinctures.
Liquid medications that contain no alcohol but are a concentrated solution of sugar, water, and flavorings are called	syrups (syp).
Fat globules dispersed throughout a water base is called an	emulsion.
Drug particles dispersed throughout a thickened water base is called a	gel.
Undissolved particles of a medication to be mixed with a liquid (water) just before use is called a	suspension (susp.).
Since the particles will settle, suspensions must be	shaken well before use.
The method by which a medication is dispensed is called	administration.
Medication applied to the skin or the eyes or ears is called	topical (top).
Topical medications include	lotions, ointments (ung.) and creams.
Medication patch administration through the skin to the bloodstream is called	transdermal.
PO or po or p.o. refers to	by mouth (orally).
SL refers to	sub lingual (under the tongue).
Inhalation (INH) refers to	breathing in medications.
Inhalation administration includes:	1. MDI which stands for metered dose inhaler. 2. Nebulizer (vaporizer). 3. NPPB which stands for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. 4. Endotracheal (ET) refers to within the trachea (windpipe).
NG {ng} refers to	nasogastric tube.
Gastrostomy (G tube) or jejunostomy gavage (J tube) refers to a	feeding tube
Rectal ® usually refers to	suppositories and enemas.
Vaginal (Vag.) usually refers to	suppositories, creams, foams, and douches.
Parenteral (hypodermic) routes include: 1. Intradermal (ID) which refers to	within the skin
Common ID injections include	Mantoux, PPD, and tine.
. subQ or subcu {subq, SC, SQ} which stands for	subcutaneous injection.
A common medication administered subcutaneously is	insulin.
. I.M. or IM which stands for	intramuscular injection
. I.V. or IV which stands for	intravenous injection.
. IVP which stands for	intravenous push.
. IVPB which stands for	intravenous piggyback.
Intra-articular refers to medication administered into a	joint.
Intrathecal refers to	spinal medication.
Spinal anesthesia is AKA	epidural or caudal or saddle block
Movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream is called	absorption.
Most medications are detoxified by the	liver.
Most medications are excreted by the	kidneys.
The drug’s main action for which it was prescribed by the physician is called the	therapeutic (beneficial) effect
Drug actions that are undesirable but not unexpected are called	side effects
Severe side effects are called	adverse effects.
Poisonous effects of a drug are called	toxic effects
An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to a medication is called	anaphylaxis.
Undesirable interaction of drugs is called	incompatibility
A unique reaction to a medication is called an	idiosyncrasy
A drug that deactivates another drug is called an	antagonist.
Two drugs combining to produce an effect greater than the independent effects of each is called	synergism.
An example of a beneficial synergistic effect is Tylenol #3 which contains	acetaminophen and codeine.
Together they provide	more analgesic effect than either can separately.
An example of an undesirable synergistic effect is the combination of antihistamines and alcohol which can cause	unusual drowsiness.
The synergistic effect of tranquilizers and alcohol can cause	death.
mL	milliliter
A mL is equal to a	cubic centimeter {cc}.
L or l	liter
1L =	1000 mL {cc}
mg	milligram
g {gm, Gm}	gram
1 g =	1000 mg
mcg {ug}	microgram
kg {Kg}	kilogram
1 kg =	1000 g or 2.2 lb
M	meter
cm	centimeter
inch i =	2.54 cm
1000 mg = ____ g	1
1000 mL = ____ L	1
1000 mm = ____ M	1
1g = ____ mg	1000
1L = ____ mL	1000
1M = ____ mm	1000
i	one
ii	two
iii	three three
iv	four
v	five
x	ten or times
oz	ounce
oz. i =	30 mL {cc}
Tsp. or tsp	teaspoon
Tsp. i =	5 mL {cc}
Tbsp.	tablespoon
Tbsp. i =	15 mL {cc}
gr.	grain
gr i =	60 mg
lb. or #	pound
gt.	a drop
gtt.	drops
Physical or psychological dependence on a drug with an increase of dosage for desired effects (tolerance) and withdrawal symptoms when deprived of the drug is	addiction.
Medications used to treat obesity (appetite suppressants) are called	anorexiants.
Medications used to treat malignancies (chemotherapy) are called	antineoplastics.
Medications used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms are called	antiseptics.
Inhibiting the growth of bacteria (preservative) is called	bacteriostatic.
The inside diameter of a needle is called the	bore (gauge).
As the # of the gauge increases the size of the needle bore	decreases.
A small intravenous needle with plastic wings is called a	butterfly needle
Reason(s) why a medication should not be administered is called a	contraindication.
Agents used to kill microorganisms are called	disinfectants.
Insulin is measured in	units (U).
Other medications measured in units (U) include:	1. heparin. 2. Vitamins. 3. Injectable penicillin (PCN).
Periodic doses of a drug to maintain therapeutic level are called	maintenance doses.
Medications used to constrict the pupil (miosis) are called	miotics.
Medications used to dilate the pupil (mydriasis) are called	mydriatics.
A blood test to indicate the highest serum level of a drug is called the	peak level.
A blood test to indicate the lowest serum level of a drug is called the	trough level
Medications used to prevent an occurrence are called	prophylactics.
Prophylactic medications include	1. Birth control pills (BCPs or OCPs). 2. Antibiotics. 3. Vaccines
Vaccines are AKA	inoculations or immunizations.
A standardized written plan of treatment is called	protocol.
Determining the smallest dosage that will produce a therapeutic effect is called	titration (titrate).
Medications used to increase the size of the blood vessels are called	vasodilators.
Medications used to decrease the size of the blood vessels are called	vasopressors (vasoconstrictors).
Vasodilators cause	hypotension.
Vasoconstrictors (vasopressors) cause	hypertension.
Each day has ______ hours	24
In military time, each hour in the day has a	different number.

Chapters 1-5

Pharmacology

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