Introduction to Pharmacology and
Medication Administration Exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS The study of medications and their effect on the body.
Medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Substances or mixtures used to diagnose, treat, or
prevent disease or illness.
Chemical name - CORRECT ANSWERS Indicates the ingredients in the medication, usually
written in symbols and letters that stand for the ingredients.
Trade or brand name - CORRECT ANSWERS Identified with the symbol ® which indicates the
name is registered or patented by a company or individual.
Generic name - CORRECT ANSWERS Official name of medication, usually a combination of
chemicals in the medication, and not patented.
Local effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Limited to the area of the body where the medication is
applied.
Systemic effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Affects the entire body.
Emotional effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Change in the body because of the individual's belief
that the medication is working.
,Placebo - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that effects change through emotion.
Primary or desired effect - CORRECT ANSWERS The main effect that is intended from the
medication.
Secondary effect - CORRECT ANSWERS An additional effect that is not the primary purpose
of the medication.
Tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the
body and can be life threatening.
Cumulative Effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Build-up of a substance that could lead to toxicity.
Sources of Medication - CORRECT ANSWERS Can be derived from plants, animals, minerals
from the earth, synthetic, or semi-synthetic origins.
Plant-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include digitalis and opium.
Animal-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include cortisone, insulin, and
thyroid.
Mineral-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include iron and magnesium.
Synthetic medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Man-made substances, examples include
aspirin and acetaminophen.
, Semi-synthetic medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Combination of man-made and natural
sources, example includes Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen).
Medication actions - CORRECT ANSWERS How medications cause effects, including
stimulating, slowing down, killing or weakening organisms, replacing substances, or irritating cells.
Observable effects of medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Results of changes in the body
caused by a systemic or local action.
Health care personnel - CORRECT ANSWERS Individuals responsible for administering
medications and must be informed about their uses, actions, and side effects.
QMA - CORRECT ANSWERS Qualified Medication Aide, responsible for administering
medications and recognizing their effects.
Idiosyncrasy - CORRECT ANSWERS An unusual or unexplained effect of a medication.
Psychological or emotional dependency - CORRECT ANSWERS A condition where a person
feels a compulsion to use a medication.
Addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug
seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences.
Antagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWERS A reaction where one medication counteracts the
effect of another.
Side Effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Outcomes that are not intended; the action or effect of a
medication other than that desired.
Medication Administration Exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
RATED CORRECT WITH 100% SURE
PASS|GRADED A+
Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS The study of medications and their effect on the body.
Medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Substances or mixtures used to diagnose, treat, or
prevent disease or illness.
Chemical name - CORRECT ANSWERS Indicates the ingredients in the medication, usually
written in symbols and letters that stand for the ingredients.
Trade or brand name - CORRECT ANSWERS Identified with the symbol ® which indicates the
name is registered or patented by a company or individual.
Generic name - CORRECT ANSWERS Official name of medication, usually a combination of
chemicals in the medication, and not patented.
Local effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Limited to the area of the body where the medication is
applied.
Systemic effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Affects the entire body.
Emotional effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Change in the body because of the individual's belief
that the medication is working.
,Placebo - CORRECT ANSWERS A medication that effects change through emotion.
Primary or desired effect - CORRECT ANSWERS The main effect that is intended from the
medication.
Secondary effect - CORRECT ANSWERS An additional effect that is not the primary purpose
of the medication.
Tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the
body and can be life threatening.
Cumulative Effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Build-up of a substance that could lead to toxicity.
Sources of Medication - CORRECT ANSWERS Can be derived from plants, animals, minerals
from the earth, synthetic, or semi-synthetic origins.
Plant-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include digitalis and opium.
Animal-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include cortisone, insulin, and
thyroid.
Mineral-derived medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Examples include iron and magnesium.
Synthetic medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Man-made substances, examples include
aspirin and acetaminophen.
, Semi-synthetic medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Combination of man-made and natural
sources, example includes Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen).
Medication actions - CORRECT ANSWERS How medications cause effects, including
stimulating, slowing down, killing or weakening organisms, replacing substances, or irritating cells.
Observable effects of medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Results of changes in the body
caused by a systemic or local action.
Health care personnel - CORRECT ANSWERS Individuals responsible for administering
medications and must be informed about their uses, actions, and side effects.
QMA - CORRECT ANSWERS Qualified Medication Aide, responsible for administering
medications and recognizing their effects.
Idiosyncrasy - CORRECT ANSWERS An unusual or unexplained effect of a medication.
Psychological or emotional dependency - CORRECT ANSWERS A condition where a person
feels a compulsion to use a medication.
Addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug
seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences.
Antagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWERS A reaction where one medication counteracts the
effect of another.
Side Effect - CORRECT ANSWERS Outcomes that are not intended; the action or effect of a
medication other than that desired.
