PHARMACOLOGY lesson 1

Pharmacology is the study of the biological effects of chemicals on __ organisms.

living

The Greek word 'PHARMACON' translates to __, medicine, or poison.

drug

Pharmacotherapy uses drugs to __, prevent and diagnose disease.

treat

The four processes that complete pharmacokinetics are absorption, __, metabolism, and excretion.

distribution

Pharmacodynamics is the study of interactions between the chemical components of living systems and __ chemicals, including drugs.

foreign

The __ of action explains how the drug provides a therapeutic effect.

mechanism

Drug classifications include categorization according to body systems, regulation of substance abuse, therapeutic use, and __ or chemical actions.

physiologic

Therapeutic indication refers to the disease to be treated by a given medicine and the individuals for which it is __.

intended

A contraindication refers to conditions and circumstances where the drug is __ to use.

undesirable

Side effects are secondary effects of drugs which may be predictable resulting in either desirable or __ effects.

undesirable

Adverse drug reactions are effects that are __ and unexpected after the administration of a drug in normal dosage.

unintentional

Drug toxicity occurs when the drug exceeds the therapeutic drug level, which may be caused by improper prescription and/or __.

administration

A brand name drug is a medication sold by a pharmaceutical company under a __-protected name.

trademark

A generic name drug is the __ name of a drug.

chemical