1/14/26, 11:41 PM NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1
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pharmacology
the study or science of drugs
drug
any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect
the desired effect of a drug
side effect
an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect
an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
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, 1/14/26, 11:41 PM NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1
transdermal patch
the drug is released and absorbed through the skin into the
bloodstream providing a continuous source of the drug (usually
over 24 hours)
oral administration
by way of the mouth and through swallowing, onset 30-60 minutes
parenteral (enteral) administration
route that does NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual
tablet placed under the tongue, onset several minutes, indicated
for a rapid effect
rectal
route to be used when oral cannot be taken or a local effect is needed,
onset 15- 30 minutes
subcutaneuous
just under the skin, for drugs that are inactivated by the GI tract. onset
several minutes
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NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 | Most Recent Exam
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Correct Answers | Verified Answers | Already Graded A+ |
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pharmacology
the study or science of drugs
drug
any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect
the desired effect of a drug
side effect
an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect
an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
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, 1/14/26, 11:41 PM NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1
transdermal patch
the drug is released and absorbed through the skin into the
bloodstream providing a continuous source of the drug (usually
over 24 hours)
oral administration
by way of the mouth and through swallowing, onset 30-60 minutes
parenteral (enteral) administration
route that does NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual
tablet placed under the tongue, onset several minutes, indicated
for a rapid effect
rectal
route to be used when oral cannot be taken or a local effect is needed,
onset 15- 30 minutes
subcutaneuous
just under the skin, for drugs that are inactivated by the GI tract. onset
several minutes
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