Pharmacodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
Drug dosing is based on the…
A
Drug’s potency
Patient’s age
Patient’s condition
2
Q
_____ is the strength of the drug.
A
Potency
3
Q
TRUE or FALSE
As potency increases dosage decreases.
A
TRUE
4
Q
TRUE or FALSE
(Additive/Inhibitory) effects occur when someone takes two drugs of the same type at the same time
A
Additive
5
Q
Give an example of an additive effect.
A
Taking alcohol and antihistamine may cause excessive drowsiness, loss of muscle coordination and metal alertness, and dizziness.
6
Q
TRUE or FALSE
Inhibitory effects are antagonistic.
A
TRUE
7
Q
TRUE or FALSE
Additive effects are agonistic.
A
TRUE
8
Q
Force that makes two agents bind or unite.
A
Affinity
9
Q
The capacity to elicit a response.
A
Efficacy
10
Q
Component of the cell to which a drug binds to produce an effect.
A
Receptor site
