W6

Question 1

Pharmacological
effects Agonist

Answer 1

• a drug
  that produces the
  same response as
  the body

Question 2

Pharmacological
effects Antagonist

Answer 2

• a
  drug that prevents
  the body’s natural
  response

Question 3

Absorption

Answer 3

Process of drug entering
bloodstream

Question 4

Distribution

Answer 4

Transportation of drug
from site of absorption
to site of action

Question 5

Metabolism

Answer 5

Process of drug being
converted to less active
form

Question 6

Excretion

Answer 6

Process of drug and
metabolites leaving the
body

Question 7

Action of drugs on the body

Answer 7

• Onset of action
• Peak plasma level
• Drug half life
• Plateau