Chapter 5; Pharmacology

Question 1

addictive drug reaction

Answer 1

when the combined effect of two drugs is equal to the sum of the separate effects of the two drugs

Question 2

adverse effect

Answer 2

any undesirable effect of a drug

Question 3

antagonistic drug reaction

Answer 3

when one drug interferes with another, causing the effects of one of the drugs to be lessened or completely neutralized

Question 4

contraindications

Answer 4

reasons for not giving a particular drug to a patient, such as allergic reactions or preexisting conditions

Question 5

drug indications

Answer 5

reasons for giving a particular drug to a patient

Question 6

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD):

Answer 6

a condition in which the gastric contents of the stomach, including acid, back up or reflux into the esophagus

Question 7

hypothyroidism

Answer 7

a condition in which there is a deficiency of thyroid hormone

Question 8

hyperthyroidism

Answer 8

a condition in which there is an increase in the amount of thyroid hormones manufactured and secreted

Question 9

pharmaceutic phase

Answer 9

with non-liquid oral medications, the body’s dissolution of the drug so that the body can absorb it

Question 10

pharmacokinetic phase

Answer 10

the process of how the body handles the drug, includes absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

Question 11

pharmacodynamic phase

Answer 11

the drugs effects on the body

Question 12

pharmacology:

Answer 12

the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms

Question 13

synergistic drug reaction

Answer 13

when the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of the separate effects of the two drugs