AHS: Review

What is pharmacology? 

• The study of bacteria 

•  The study of drugs and their effects on living organisms 

• The study of radiation therapy 

• The study of disease processes 

What is pharmacodynamics? 

• The movement of drugs through the body 

• The study of drug interactions with body tissues 

• The process of drug elimination

• The method of drug administration 

What is pharmacokinetics? 

• The effect of drugs on tissues 

• The process of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

• The ability of drugs to cause reactions 

• The classification of drugs based on use 

Which of the following describes a drug’s half-life? 

• The time it takes for a drug to be absorbed 

• The time it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body 

• The total time a drug remains active 

• The duration of a drug’s maximum effect 

What does the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) provide? 

• Drug safety and effectiveness studies 

• A list of surgical procedures 

• Current product information on drugs 

• Information only on radiologic contrast media 

A drug that produces a physiological response

when it binds to a receptor is called a(n): 

• Antagonist 

• Agonist

• Enzyme Inhibitor

• Ion Channel Blocker

A drug that blocks or inhibits a physiological response is called a(n): 

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Enzyme Activator

• Vasodilator

The therapeutic index is: 

• The relationship between a drug's dosage and its intended effect

• The rate of drug absorption 

• The measurement of drug potency 

• The ability of a drug to cause side effects 

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences drug action? 

• Age

• Emotional State

• Time of Day

• Height

What does bioavailability refer to? 

• The amount of a drug that is absorbed and reaches systemic circulation 

• The rate at which a drug is eliminated 

• The total number of side effects a drug can cause 

• The drug's effectiveness in all patients