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MED143 PHARMACOLOGY
MED143 CH 01 KEY TERMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MED143 PHARMACOLOGY CH 1 KEY TERMS | |
| action | a drug’s chemical effects on body cells |
| adverse reaction | an unintended and undesirable effect of a drug |
| anatomy | the study of the structure of body parts |
| brand name | licensed name under which a drug prepared by a specific manufacturer is sold; also known as proprietary or trade name |
| chemical name | name that describes the chemical structure of a compound |
| contraceptives | drugs used to control fertility and prevent pregnancy |
| contraindications | conditions in which the use of a certain drug is dangerous or ill-advised |
| controlled substances | potentially dangerous or habit-forming drugs whose sale and use are strictly regulated by the Controlled Substances Act because of their potential for abuse |
| diagnostic drugs | drugs used to diagnose disease |
| drug | chemical substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of a disease; also known as medication |
| generic name | official nonproprietary name assigned to a drug by the manufacturer, with the approval of the United States Adopted Names Council |
| indications | diseases and disorders for which a certain drug may be used |
| over-the-counter (OTC) drugs | drugs available without a prescription |
| palliative drugs | drugs used to improve quality of life but not to cure or treat a condition |
| pathology | study of the disease process, including changes in structure and function of the body |
| pharmacodynamics | study of the body’s response to a drug |
| pharmacokinetics | the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs |
| pharmacology | study of drugs (uses, preparation, routes, laws, etc.) |
| physiology | the science that deals with the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms |
| precautions | warnings to use care when giving drugs under certain conditions |
| prescription drugs | drugs that can be dispensed only with a provider’s order or the order of another designated healthcare provider such as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant |
| psychology | study of the normal and abnormal processes of the mind |
| side effects | desirable or undesirable drug effects apart from the primary purpose of giving the drug |
| standards | rules ensuring uniform quality, strength, and purity |
| synthetic drugs | drugs created in the laboratory from various chemicals |
| therapeutic effect | desired or predicted physiological response caused by a drug |
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