Identify the six types of drug therapy Flashcards
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What are the six types of drug therapy?
The six types of drug therapy are: 1) Curative, 2) Symptomatic, 3) Preventive, 4) Palliative, 5) Replacement, 6) Diagnostic.
Define curative drug therapy.
Curative drug therapy aims to eliminate the disease or condition.
True or False: Symptomatic drug therapy addresses the underlying cause of a disease.
False. Symptomatic drug therapy only alleviates symptoms.
Fill in the blank: Preventive drug therapy is used to __________ diseases.
prevent
What is the main goal of palliative drug therapy?
The main goal of palliative drug therapy is to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.
Which type of drug therapy replaces missing substances in the body?
Replacement drug therapy.
What is an example of curative drug therapy?
Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
True or False: Replacement therapy can include hormone replacement.
True.
What type of drug therapy is often used in terminal illness?
Palliative drug therapy.
What is symptomatic drug therapy typically used for?
To relieve symptoms such as pain, fever, or nausea.
What is the purpose of diagnostic drug therapy?
Diagnostic drug therapy is used to help diagnose a condition.
Fill in the blank: An example of preventive drug therapy is __________.
vaccination
Name one type of drug therapy that can be used to manage chronic diseases.
Replacement therapy.
True or False: All drug therapies have the same goals.
False. Each type of drug therapy has different goals.
What is an example of symptomatic drug therapy?
The use of analgesics to manage pain.
Which type of drug therapy is focused on comfort rather than cure?
Palliative drug therapy.
Define preventive drug therapy.
Preventive drug therapy involves using medications to prevent diseases before they occur.
Fill in the blank: Diagnostic drug therapy often involves the use of __________ agents.
contrast
What type of therapy is commonly used for hormone deficiencies?
Replacement drug therapy.
True or False: Curative therapy is always successful.
False. Curative therapy may not always eliminate the disease.
What is a key characteristic of palliative drug therapy?
It focuses on relieving symptoms rather than curing the disease.
Name a common use of preventive drug therapy.
Administering vaccines to prevent infectious diseases.
Identify one key difference between curative and symptomatic drug therapy.
Curative therapy aims to eliminate the disease, while symptomatic therapy aims to relieve symptoms.
Fill in the blank: Replacement therapy is often needed for __________ deficiencies.
hormonal
