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WorksheetsHST-Pharmacology Test Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Movement of drugs within the body
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacognosy
Describes the effect of drugs on the body and their actions.
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacotherapeutics
movement of drugs within the body
describes the effect of drugs on the body and their actions
Treatment of a disorder or disease with medication
Study of natural drug sources.(origin)
Study of natural drug sources
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacotherapeutics
Pharmacognosy
Treats fungal infections
antibiotics
antifungals
angipyretics
diuretics
Lowers glucose levels in the blood.
laxatives
diuretics
antivirals
hypoglycemics
Increase frequency and ease of bowel movements.
hypoglycemics
laxatives
diuretics
antihistamines
Combat bacterial infections.
anticoagulants
antibiotics
anticonvulsants
antiemetics
Prevent blood clotting.
antifungals
antibiotics
cytotoxics
anticoagulants/thrombolytics
Reduce fever
antiemetics
antipyretics
antihistamines
antifungals
Counteracts the effects of histamine.
antihistamine
antibiotics
antipyretics
hypoglycemics
Treat viral infections.
antibiotics
antifungals
antiviral
antiemetics
Treat nausea and vomiting
antipyretics
cytotoxics
diuretics
antiemetics
Prevent seizure activity.
anticonvulsants
antibiotics
analgesics
antacids
Drugs that kill or damage cells.
antifungals
cytotoxics
analgesics
diuretics
Increase urine production and rids the body of excess fluid.
laxatives
analgesics
diuretics
antipyretics
Relieve pain.
analgesics
antacids
antipyretics
antiemetics
Relieve indigestion and heartburn.
analgesics
antacids
laxatives
antiarrhythmics
Control irregularities of the heartbeat..
anticonvulsants
anticoagulants/thrombolytics
antiarrhythmics
analgesics
The movement of the drug from its site of administration to the bloodstream.
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
The journey of the drug through the bloodstream to various tissues of the body.
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Describes how the drug is broken down.
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
The removal of the drug via the urine or feces.
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
gtts
each/both eye
drops
one-half
double strength
qd
every other day
every day
every discharge
every hour
hs
health screen
hour of sleep
health science
headache symptoms
Nasogastric Tube
NAT
NAG
NG/NGT
Natu
po
per order
left eye
by mouth
by injection
qam
every morning
every other day
every so often
every evening
prn
immediately
Professional Registered
Nurse
as needed
daily
ac
always check
anticubital
before meals
after meals
ss
sprained supraspinatus
one-half
one-quarter
soiled sheets
Which drug schedule has the MOST potential for abuse and dependency.
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Which drug schedule has the LOWEST potential for abuse and dependency.
Schedule 2
Schedule 4
Schedule 4
Schedule 5
Drug Name -by which the chemist knows it. Specifies chemical makeup.
Generic Name
Brand Name/Trade Name
Chemical Name
Drug Name- identifies the drug legally and scientifically; only one name for each drug;
Chemical Name
Generic Name
Trade/Brand Name
Drug Name- the name given by the drug manufacturer. Drugs can have multiple of these b/c each manufacture producing the drug gives it a different name.
Chemical Name
Generic Name
Trade/Brand Name
The 6 Rights of Medication Administration are: The Right- individual, medication, dose, time, route and documentation.
True
False
Placed under the tongue to dissolve
sublingual
oral
buccal
topical
Placed in the mouth and swallowed.
sublingual
oral
buccal
topical
Drug placed in between gums and inner lining of the cheek.
oral
sublingual
buccal
topical
Drug applied directly to the lungs by inhaling or "breathing in"
oral
sublingual
inhalation
intradermal
Drug injected directly into the bloodstream through a vein.
intravenous
intramuscular
intradermal
subcutaneious
Drug injected into the muscular tissue.
intravenous
topically
intradermal
intramuscular
Drug applied via creams, ointments, liniments, drops.
intravenous
Inhalation
topical
rectal
