PHARMACOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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, 1. Partial agonist:
Correct definition: drug binds to the receptor but the response is diminished.
2. Intravenous:
Correct definition: inserted directly into the vein primarily in emergency
situations or when administered via infusion. onset within 1 minute.
3. Creams or suppositories applied for a local effect, onset 15-30 minutes:
Correct term: topical.
4. Studies have indicated significant risk to the fetus. contraindicated for use
during pregnancy:
Correct term: pregnancy category X.
5. Large class of enzymes that play a significant role in drug metabolism and
drug interactions:
Correct term: cytochrome P-450.
6. Excretion:
Correct definition: describes the elimination of the drug from the body.
7. Pregnancy category C:
Correct definition: studies have not been performed in pregnant women or
animals OR animal studies revealed some risk to the fetus.
8. Onset of action:
Correct definition: the point in time after administration when a drug begins to
exert its therapeutic effect.
9. Antagonist:
Correct definition: drug binds to the receptor; there is NO response AND it
prevents other agonists from binding.
10. As you age, absorption is _____:
Correct definition: delayed.
11. Drug class:
Correct term: a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action
(EX. ace-inhibitors).
12. Decreased effect after repeated administration:
Correct term: drug tolerance.
13. Synergism:
Correct definition: when the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the
sum of each on its own.