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doug-pt131-midterm

Doug, PT131 Midterm

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Drugs Substances that diagnose, cure, relieve, treat or prevent disease
Homeostasis Condition in which various factors within the internal body environment are kept at stable levels.
Biotransformation Term that refers to the chemical altering of a drug, also known as metabolism.
Pharmacology The combined study of both pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
OTC drugs Drugs that are deemed to be safe if the directions for use are followed.
Age, Sex, Weight Factors that affect bioavailability.
Bacteriostatic Term used to describe antibiotic drugs that slows the growth of an organism.
Metabolites Term used for the active and inactive component parts of a drug.
Absorption The process by which the drug reaches the bloodstream.
Potentiation Effect caused by one drug prolonging the effect of another drug.
Synergism The combined effect of 2 drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Bacteriocidal Term used to describe antibiotic drugs that kill or destroy an organism.
TCA's Drug class used to treat depression that blocks the reuptake of serotonin or norepinephrine.
Antagonism The combined effect of 2 drugs is less than the sum of their individual effects.
Expectorant Drug class used to decrease the thickness of mucus by decreasing the viscosity of the liquid.
Anxiety State of uneasiness characterized by apprehension and worry.
Depression Condition characterized by feelings of pessimism, worry, intense sadness, and loss of concentration.
MAOI's Drug class that includes Nardil, Eldepryl and Parnate.
Protease Inhibitors Drug class that includes Kaletra, Norvir, Invirase and Viracept
Antihistamines Dimetapp, Benadryl, Allegra and Claritin belong to this drug class.
Decongestants Drug class that causes the blood vessels within the nasal mucosa to dilate.
Bioavailability Term defined as a percentage of the dose of a drug that is actually absorbed into the bloodstream.
SSRI's Celexa, Cymbalta, Lexapro and Prozac belong to this class of drugs.
Antifungals Drugs commonly prescribed using pulse therapy
Antitussives Drug class used to suppress the cough reflex.
What drug class is used for bipolar disorder mood stabilizing
Drugs work primarily by what Speeding and slowing ordinary subprocessors
Benedril is a antihistamine, what else can it be used for? Sleep
Drugs made in a lab through the chemical process is called? Synthesis
What is the brand name for fluovaximine Luvox
What is extracted from animals insulin and heparin
What is the primary organ used for metabolism? Liver
Single cell organism Fungi
What is the primary organ for absorption Small Intestine
What is the oldest and most prescribed medication for bi-polar? Lithium
When taking an expectorant, what should the patient do? Drink plenty of water
What is the brand name for Busperone Buspar
What is the brand name for AZT Retrovire
When making drugs by patching DNA, what is it called? Bioengineering
Which drug class interferes with paba and folic acid formations? Phitamides
What is the brand name for Retenivere? Novare
What should people taking tetracycline avoid? Dairy products and antacids
What is the brand name for Oxymetazoline Afrin
Drug components refered to as metabolites can be Active or inactive
Drugs commonly used to treat bedwetting in children is? Imipramine
The drug names listed in the USP are what? Official name
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