Basic Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
generic name - ANSWERSshorter, simpler that is commonly used by pharmacists (drug
name)
brand name - ANSWERScreated by each drug company that makes and sell the
specific drug (drug name)
chemical name - ANSWERSdescribes the exact chemical composition of atoms and
molecules (drug name)
Prescription - ANSWERSdrug order from state authorize prescriber
High Alert - ANSWERSdrug with increased risk of harm if used in error
Herbal - ANSWERSdrug that's least understood and least controlled
Pharmacodynamics - ANSWERSwhat the drug does to the body
mechanism of action - ANSWERSexactly how drug changes the activity of a cell
agonists - ANSWERSextrinsic drug that have the same effect as body's own hormone
or natural substance that activate or turn on specific receptor type in or on a cell
antagonists - ANSWERSextrinsic drug that works by blocking the receptor sites
intended action - ANSWERSdesired effect that improves body function and the reason
a drug is prescribed
side effects - ANSWERS1 or more effects on the body cell/tissues that are not intended
actions
adverse effects - ANSWERSharmful side effect that is more severe than expected and
have potential to damage tissues
black box warning - ANSWERSdrug that may produce serious or life threatening effects
in addition to beneficial effects
allergic response - ANSWERStype of adverse effect that release histamine and other
substances that cause inflammatory reactions
Questions with Correct Answers
generic name - ANSWERSshorter, simpler that is commonly used by pharmacists (drug
name)
brand name - ANSWERScreated by each drug company that makes and sell the
specific drug (drug name)
chemical name - ANSWERSdescribes the exact chemical composition of atoms and
molecules (drug name)
Prescription - ANSWERSdrug order from state authorize prescriber
High Alert - ANSWERSdrug with increased risk of harm if used in error
Herbal - ANSWERSdrug that's least understood and least controlled
Pharmacodynamics - ANSWERSwhat the drug does to the body
mechanism of action - ANSWERSexactly how drug changes the activity of a cell
agonists - ANSWERSextrinsic drug that have the same effect as body's own hormone
or natural substance that activate or turn on specific receptor type in or on a cell
antagonists - ANSWERSextrinsic drug that works by blocking the receptor sites
intended action - ANSWERSdesired effect that improves body function and the reason
a drug is prescribed
side effects - ANSWERS1 or more effects on the body cell/tissues that are not intended
actions
adverse effects - ANSWERSharmful side effect that is more severe than expected and
have potential to damage tissues
black box warning - ANSWERSdrug that may produce serious or life threatening effects
in addition to beneficial effects
allergic response - ANSWERStype of adverse effect that release histamine and other
substances that cause inflammatory reactions
