Fundamentals of Pharmacology: Vocab

Question 1

Bioavailability

Answer 1

The fraction of the administered drug dose that enters the systemic circulation and is available to produce drug effect.

Question 2

Biopharmaceuticals

Answer 2

Pharmaceuticals derived from biological sources (proteins, gene sequences) and manufactured using biotechnology methods such as recombinant DNA technology.

Question 3

Controlled Substance

Answer 3

Drug whose possession and distribution are restricted because of its potential for abuse as determined by federal or state law. Controlled substances are placed in schedules according to their abuse potential and effects if abused.

Question 4

Dosage Form

Answer 4

Drug formulation (capsule, tablet, solution)

Question 5

Dose

Answer 5

Amount of a drug required for one application or administration.

Question 6

Dosing Schedule

Answer 6

How frequently a drug dose is administered (four times a day).

Question 7

Drug

Answer 7

Substance used to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or mitigate disease in humans or other animals.

Question 8

Drug Delivery System

Answer 8

Dosage form or device designed to release a specific amount of drug.

Question 9

Enteral

Answer 9

Drug dosage form that is administered orally.

Question 10

Homeopathic Medicine

Answer 10

Drugs that are administered in minute quantities to stimulate natural body healing systems.

Question 11

Legend Drugs

Answer 11

Drugs that are required by law to be dispensed by a prescription only. Prescriptions must be written for a legitimate medical condition and issued by a practitioner authorized to prescribe.

Question 12

Materia Medica

Answer 12

Medicinal materials.

Question 13

Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

Answer 13

Drugs that may be obtained without a prescription.

Question 14

Parenteral

Answer 14

Drug dosage form that is administered by injection or infusion.