Exam 1: Basic Pharmacology

How is an order for a drug to be given three times a day indicated on a prescription?

The time between the administration of a drug and the first appearance of its effects is called

How is antibiotic irrigation applied during surgery?

Match the following terms with the correct definitions. -Artificial manipulation of segments of DNA (genetic material)

What does the abbreviation sos mean on a prescription?

An order for a drug to be given as needed is called a _______________ order.

Which one of the following types of drug binds to receptor site proteins and then inhibits a response?

Match the following terms with the correct definitions. -Amount of unbound drug molecules able to cause the desired effect

The abbreviation PO represents which one of the following?

Distribution of drugs within the body is carried out through which one of the following body systems?

Which drug administration route causes many drugs to undergo the "first-pass effect"?

Which one of the following is not used for the classification of drugs?

An expected but unintended effect of a drug is termed a(n)_______________ effect.

Which drug form is used the least in the surgical department?

A drug that binds to a receptor and stimulates its function is said to be a(n)_______________ drug.

When a drug travels from the site of administration into the bloodstream,it is called

A surgical patient is given a drug during surgery and suspects he or she is having a delayed allergic reaction to the drug,several days later.Which symptom indicates that the patient may be having a delayed drug reaction?

Match the following terms with the correct definitions. -Expected but unintended action or effect of a drug

Which one of the following abbreviations indicates an ointment form of a given drug?

An anticoagulant drug is classified by its