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pharmacology - (ANSWER)the study or science of drugs
drug - (ANSWER)any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect - (ANSWER)the desired effect of a drug
side effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - (ANSWER)how a drug produces its effects
site of action - (ANSWER)the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic effect
onset of action - (ANSWER)the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its
therapeutic effect
receptor - (ANSWER)specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a physiologic
effect
antagonist receptor - (ANSWER)works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from producing an
effect
agonist receptor - (ANSWER)works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - (ANSWER)defines the chemical composition of the drug
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generic name - (ANSWER)non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - (ANSWER)brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX. Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - (ANSWER)a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action (EX. ace-
inhibitors)
active ingrediant - (ANSWER)the drug itself
inactive ingrediant - (ANSWER)helps facilitate the administration and absorption of the drug
aqueous preperation - (ANSWER)liquid medication. EX. cough medicine. taken by mouth
tablet - (ANSWER)the drug itself is made into a powder and pressed into this form. most common.
troche/lozenge - (ANSWER)flattened tablets that dissolve in the mouth and absorb into the tissue in the
mouth
capsule - (ANSWER)gelatin container with either the powder or liquid drug inside
delayed-release - (ANSWER)either a tablet or capsule; treated with a coating that will allow the drug to
work overtime (usually 24 hours)
enteric coated - (ANSWER)applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic environment
suppositories - (ANSWER)a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to melt at body
temperature. generally inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina
ABCnursing_Geneva College Questions and Verified Answers, 100- Guarantee
pharmacology - (ANSWER)the study or science of drugs
drug - (ANSWER)any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect - (ANSWER)the desired effect of a drug
side effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect - (ANSWER)an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - (ANSWER)how a drug produces its effects
site of action - (ANSWER)the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic effect
onset of action - (ANSWER)the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its
therapeutic effect
receptor - (ANSWER)specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a physiologic
effect
antagonist receptor - (ANSWER)works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from producing an
effect
agonist receptor - (ANSWER)works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - (ANSWER)defines the chemical composition of the drug
, NURS 251 Module - 1 _ Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 1 Exam (2025 _ 2026) portage learning_
ABCnursing_Geneva College Questions and Verified Answers, 100- Guarantee
generic name - (ANSWER)non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - (ANSWER)brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX. Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - (ANSWER)a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action (EX. ace-
inhibitors)
active ingrediant - (ANSWER)the drug itself
inactive ingrediant - (ANSWER)helps facilitate the administration and absorption of the drug
aqueous preperation - (ANSWER)liquid medication. EX. cough medicine. taken by mouth
tablet - (ANSWER)the drug itself is made into a powder and pressed into this form. most common.
troche/lozenge - (ANSWER)flattened tablets that dissolve in the mouth and absorb into the tissue in the
mouth
capsule - (ANSWER)gelatin container with either the powder or liquid drug inside
delayed-release - (ANSWER)either a tablet or capsule; treated with a coating that will allow the drug to
work overtime (usually 24 hours)
enteric coated - (ANSWER)applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic environment
suppositories - (ANSWER)a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to melt at body
temperature. generally inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina
