Pharmacology Test

Pharmacology is the study of

drugs and their effects

The standard name used in healthcare is the

generic name

Oral administration means

taken by mouth

A drug given directly into a vein is

intravenous

The intended effect of a drug is called

therapeutic effect

A mild expected reaction to a drug is a

side effect

A severe harmful reaction is a

adverse effect

The Right Patient is part of

5 Rights

Dyspnea means

difficulty breathing

A drug applied to the skin is

topical

A drug dissolved under the tongue is

sublingual

Drug interactions occur when

one drug affects another

Warfarin and ibuprofen together increase risk of

bleeding

Drug toxicity occurs when

drug builds to harmful levels

Acetaminophen overdose affects the

liver

A drug that opens airways is a

bronchodilator

Antibiotics are used to treat

bacterial infections

A drug that prevents blood clots is a

anticoagulant

A drug that reduces fever is a

antipyretic

A drug that increases urine output is a

diuretic

Which medication is MOST urgent for a patient with difficulty breathing

bronchodilator

Which medication treats the CAUSE of pneumonia

amoxicillin

Which is an example of an adverse effect

severe allergic reaction

Which Right is violated if medication is given by the wrong method (e.g., IV instead of oral)

right route

A drug that breaks down a clot is a

thrombolytic