PHA3013L Professional Pharmacy Practice Top 300 Drug Study Guide

This flashcard set provides essential vocabulary from the Professional Pharmacy Practice course, focusing on drug classifications, indications, and common adverse events.

General Pharmacological Class

The overarching classification that groups drugs based on their similar pharmacological effects, such as Antihistamines, Opioid Analgesics, etc.

Pharmacological Subclass/Category

A more specific classification within a general pharmacological class that describes the drug's role, mechanism of action, or particular therapeutic use.

FDA Indication

The specific conditions or diseases for which a medication has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Class-Wide Adverse Events/Precautions

Common side effects and precautionary measures associated with a class of drugs.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

A class of medications used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.

Over the Counter (OTC)

Medications available without a prescription, typically safe for public use.

Combination Analgesics

Medications that contain multiple active ingredients, often to enhance effectiveness or target different types of pain.

Topical Analgesic

A medication applied to the skin to relieve pain in a localized area.

Second-Generation Antihistamines

Antihistamines that are less likely to cause drowsiness and have fewer side effects compared to first-generation antihistamines.

Intranasal Corticosteroid

A corticosteroid delivered through the nasal passages to control inflammation and allergic symptoms.

Opioid Analgesics

Medications used for pain relief that act on the opioid receptors in the brain.

Antimigraine Agents

Drugs specifically utilized for the treatment of migraine headaches.

Anticonvulsants

Medications used to prevent and control seizures.

Pharmacokinetics

The study of how drugs move through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Pharmacodynamics

The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.

CNS Depression

A state in which the central nervous system is inhibited, leading to reduced alertness and activity.