Pharm Exam 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is pharmacology?
The study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms.
True or False: Pharmacokinetics refers to how the body affects a drug.
True
What is the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics?
Pharmacokinetics deals with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, while pharmacodynamics focuses on the drug’s effects on the body.
What is a drug receptor?
A target molecule in the body that a drug binds to, resulting in a biological response.
Fill in the blank: The study of drug interactions with living organisms is known as ________.
pharmacology
What is a drug’s half-life?
The time it takes for the concentration of a drug in the body to decrease by half.
True or False: Drugs can have both therapeutic and adverse effects.
True
What is the placebo effect?
A phenomenon where a patient’s symptoms improve after receiving a placebo, an inactive substance.
What is drug tolerance?
A reduced response to a drug after repeated use.
Fill in the blank: Pharmacokinetics deals with drug ________, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
absorption
What is a drug’s bioavailability?
The fraction of the administered drug that reaches systemic circulation.
True or False: Drug metabolism primarily occurs in the kidneys.
False
What is a drug’s mechanism of action?
The specific way in which a drug produces its effects in the body.
Fill in the blank: Pharmacodynamics focuses on the drug’s effects on the ________.
body
What is a drug’s therapeutic index?
The ratio of a drug’s toxic dose to its therapeutic dose.
True or False: Drug interactions can occur when two or more drugs are taken together.
True
What is the difference between a generic drug and a brand-name drug?
Generic drugs are typically cheaper versions of brand-name drugs and contain the same active ingredients.
What is drug pharmacokinetics?
The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body.
Fill in the blank: The time it takes for a drug’s concentration in the body to decrease by half is known as its ________.
half-life
What is a drug’s side effect?
An unintended effect of a drug that is not related to its intended therapeutic action.
True or False: Drug interactions can enhance or reduce the effects of a drug.
True
What is a drug’s pharmacodynamics?
The study of a drug’s effects on the body and the mechanisms of drug action.
What is drug metabolism?
The process by which the body breaks down and transforms drugs into metabolites.
Fill in the blank: Drug ________ can occur when two or more drugs are taken together.
interactions
