Drug Effects

Question 1

Stimulation

Answer 1

Increase activity in specific cells (Increase outflow of intraocular fluid with glaucoma drops)

Question 2

Depression

Answer 2

Decrease activity in specific cells (Beta-blockers)

Question 3

Irritation

Answer 3

Increase inflammation or necrosis

Question 4

Replacement

Answer 4

Takes place of natural substance (Insulin)

Question 5

Anti-infective

Answer 5

Destroy infective organisms (antibiotics)

Question 6

Modification of immune system

Answer 6

Increase immune system strength (vaccine)

Question 7

Polypharmacy

Answer 7

Taking different drugs to treat same condition/different drugs for different conditions

Question 8

Pharmacogenomics

Answer 8

Individual genetic attributes that can affect someone’s response to a drug

Question 9

Pharmacogenetics

Answer 9

How a single gene attribute can affect their response to a drug

Question 10

Pharmacoeconomics

Answer 10

Analysis of drug value in relation to its cost

Question 11

Teratogenicity

Answer 11

Ingredients that can cause fetal abnormalities (Cannot be given to pregnant women)

Question 12

Latrogenic

Answer 12

Physician Induced illness (possible mistake made by doctor that causes illness)

Question 13

Causes of adverse drug reactions

Answer 13

Incorrect dose, polypharmacy, allergic reactions

Question 14

Cost of adverse drug reactions

Answer 14

Long term chronic illness, mortality, morbidity, economic cost to health care system

Question 15

Prevention of adverse effects

Answer 15

Document patient allergies and current medications, re-check rx, educate patient on potential side effects