PHARMACOLOGY 1 – STRAIGHTERLINE
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adverse effect general term for undesirable and potentially
harmful drug effect.
agonist drug that binds to a receptor and activates a
physiologic response or drug action.
antagonist drug that binds to a receptor and interferes with
other drugs or substances from producing a drug
effect.
chemical name name that defines the chemical composition of a
drug.
contraindications situations or conditions when a certain drug
should not be administered.
controlled substance drug that has the potential for abuse and thus is
regulated by law.
, dose a measurement of the amount of drug that is
administered.
drug chemical substance that produces a change in
body function.
drug indications intended or indicated uses for any drug.
ED50 effective dose 50, or dose that will produce an
effect that is half of the maximal response.
generic name nonproprietary name of a drug.
LD50 lethal dose 50, or dose that will kill 50 percent of
the laboratory animals tested.
mechanism of action explanation of how a drug produces its effects.
nonprescription, over-the-counter drug that can be purchased without the services
(OTC) drug of a physician.
pharmacology study of drugs.
potency measure of the strength, or concentration, of a
drug required to produce a specific effect.
prescription drug drug for which dispensing requires a written or
phone order that can only be issued by or under
the direction of a licensed physician.
receptor specific cellular structure that a drug binds to in
order to produce a physiologic effect.
ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Terms in this set (348)
adverse effect general term for undesirable and potentially
harmful drug effect.
agonist drug that binds to a receptor and activates a
physiologic response or drug action.
antagonist drug that binds to a receptor and interferes with
other drugs or substances from producing a drug
effect.
chemical name name that defines the chemical composition of a
drug.
contraindications situations or conditions when a certain drug
should not be administered.
controlled substance drug that has the potential for abuse and thus is
regulated by law.
, dose a measurement of the amount of drug that is
administered.
drug chemical substance that produces a change in
body function.
drug indications intended or indicated uses for any drug.
ED50 effective dose 50, or dose that will produce an
effect that is half of the maximal response.
generic name nonproprietary name of a drug.
LD50 lethal dose 50, or dose that will kill 50 percent of
the laboratory animals tested.
mechanism of action explanation of how a drug produces its effects.
nonprescription, over-the-counter drug that can be purchased without the services
(OTC) drug of a physician.
pharmacology study of drugs.
potency measure of the strength, or concentration, of a
drug required to produce a specific effect.
prescription drug drug for which dispensing requires a written or
phone order that can only be issued by or under
the direction of a licensed physician.
receptor specific cellular structure that a drug binds to in
order to produce a physiologic effect.
