1What is pharmacology?
The science of drugs and their actions on biological systems.
2What is venipuncture?
Puncturing the veins to obtain blood or administer medication.
3What is phlebotomy?
The process of collecting blood, derived from Greek words "phlebo" (vein) and "tomy" (incision).
4What does pharmacokinetics study?
The movement and alteration of a drug in the body.
5What does pharmacodynamics study?
The effects and mechanisms of drugs on the body.
6What is a drug?
A chemical agent that produces biological responses and is used for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
7What are the three types of drug names?
Chemical Name, Generic Name, and Proprietary/Trade/Brand Name.
8What is the generic name of Dipyridamole?
Dipyridamole.
9Why is drug classification important?
It ensures safe and beneficial drug use by categorizing drugs based on their risks and effects.
10What is an essential medicine?
A drug that satisfies priority healthcare needs, saves lives, and is cost-effective.
11What is an orphan drug?
A drug developed for rare diseases with little commercial viability.
12What is the difference between local and systemic drug administration?
Local acts at the site of application, while systemic affects the whole body.
13What is an example of a topical drug?
Lotion, ointment, or spray.
14Why is oral drug administration common?
It is safe, convenient, and cost-effective but has a slower action.
15Why might rectal administration be used?
For patients with recurrent vomiting or unconsciousness.
16What is the advantage of intravenous (IV) administration?
Immediate drug effects as it directly enters the bloodstream.
17What is bioavailability?
The rate and extent of drug absorption from a dosage form.
18Where does most drug metabolism occur?
In the liver.
19What is drug excretion?
The process of eliminating drugs via urine, feces, sweat, or exhaled air.
20What is an example of a stimulant drug?
Amphetamines, which increase alertness and attention.
21What type of drug is Epinephrine?
Stimulant
22What is an example of a depressant drug?
Fluoxetine, which inhibits serotonin reuptake.
23inhibit the activity of immune cells
Prednisone
24What does an agonist drug do?
Activates receptors to mimic a natural substance.
25What does an antagonist drug do?
Blocks receptors to prevent a natural response.
26What is a cytotoxic drug used for?
Destroying cancer cells or parasites.
27What is drug intolerance?
A heightened sensitivity to a drug, also known as hypersusceptibility.
28What drugs should be avoided during menstruation?
Drastic purgatives that cause pelvic congestion.
29Why are drugs risky during pregnancy?
They may cause teratogenic effects leading to congenital abnormalities.
30How does body weight affect drug dosage?
Dosages are often calculated per kg of body weight.
31What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
An unintended and harmful response to a drug at normal doses.
32What is an example of a side effect?
Dry mouth caused by atropine.
33What is an example of an allergic drug reaction?
Anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening reaction.
34What is an idiosyncratic reaction?
A genetically determined, unpredictable drug response.
35What are the six rights of drug safety?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right documentation.