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Pharmacology
Chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be a(n) _______________ drug. | agonist |
| An anticoagulant drug is classified by its | therapeutic action. |
| An order for a drug to be given as needed is called a _______________ order. | PRN |
| How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription? | q4h |
| Which form of drug preparation tends to act more quickly? | Gas |
| Which abbreviation indicates that a drug is to be given orally? | PO |
| ____________________ is the study of the four basic processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in response to drugs. | Pharmacokinetics |
| The time between the administration of a drug and the first appearance of its effects is called | onset |
| An expected but unintended effect of a drug is termed a(n) _______________ effect. | side |
| Which drug form is used the least in the surgical department? | Solid |