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WorksheetsPharmacology (Prelims)
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
It is the science that deals with the effects of drugs on living system
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WHO defines (a) as 'any substance or product that is used or intended to be used to modify physiological systems or pathological states for the benefit of the recepient'
It means 'what the body does to the drug'
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It means 'what the drug does to the body'
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The aspect of medicine that is concerned with treatment of disease
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It deals with the treatment of infectious diseases/cancer with chemical compounds
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It is the study of poisons and the treatment of poisoning.
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It is the systematic study of drug in humans.
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Are those that satisfy the healthcare needs of majority of the population.
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Drugs that are used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of rare diseases.
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Drug's that can be sold to a patient without the need for a doctor's prescription.
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These are the drugs that can be obtained only upon producing a presciption by a registered medical practitioner.
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What are the sources of drug information?
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It is a book that contains a list of established and officially approved drugs.
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It provides information about available drugs.
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It denotes the chemical structure of the drug and is not suitable for use in prescription.
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It is commonly used as generic name.
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It is given by drug manufacturers.
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Sources of drugs
It is the simplest mode of administration of drug.
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Drug is applied to the skin or mucous membrane.
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This route mainly used during diagnostic studies.
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Drugs administered by this route enter blood and produce systemic effects.
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It includes oral, sublingual, and rectal routes.
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It is most common and acceptable route for drug administration.
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The preparation kept under the tongue.
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Volatile liquids and gases type of route.
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Inject into skin
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Absorption of drugs from the subcutaneous tissues.
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Drug injected into the skeletal system.
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Placing drug into the bloodstream.
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Drug is injected into the subarachnoid space.
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Drug is injected directly into the joint space.
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Drug is administered in the form of patch or ointment.
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It is commonly used solid dosage form.
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A tablet may be scored and can be easily broken along the line, if required.
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Coating is to improve taste and to release the drug faster in the stomach.
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What are the solid dosage forms?
Prolong the stay of the drug in the body.
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Meant to be chewed before swallowing to increase its effectiveness.
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Tablet that must be dispersed in water or milk before administration.
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Tablet that is enclosed by a soluble sheath.
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Solid dosage form to be place in the mouth where it dissolves slowly to deliberate the active ingredient.
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Soothes the irritated mucosa of throat
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Remove the sheet of the capsule to degrade quickly in stomach and not lose its bioavailability.
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Tablet that inserted into the rectum
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Solid dosage that dissolve in water before drinking.
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Greasy base usually meant for application to skin or mucosa.
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Semi-solid emulsion for local application.
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Semisolid preparation with less greasy base generally for topical use.
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Jelly-like substance for by aqueous of insoluble drugs.
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A liquid containing two or more ingredients for oral use.
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It is a mixture of two immiscible liquids.
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Contains one or more insoluble ingredients suspended in a liquid.
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A concentrated solution of sugar containing the drug to mask the bitter taste of drug.
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It is clear, pleasantly flavored liquid dosage form that contains a drug dissolve in water and alcohol.
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It is a viscous liquid preparation that should be sipped slowly to allow it to tickle down the throat.
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An aqueous solution used to prevent or treat throat infections.
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An aqueous solution used for rinsing the mouth for oral hygiene.
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It is an alcoholic preparation of drug.
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It is a liquid preparation of a drug for application to the skin or mucosa.
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They are used for washing out a body cavity or wound.
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They are liquid preparation meant for oral or local administration.
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It discharges the drug in droplet form for topical application.
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An injectible dosage form that is mixed with diluent
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Insoluble or sparing soluble drugs are suspended in oily or aqueous vehicle.
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A type injective drug that is administered as such.
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Lidocaine patch for local anesthesia.
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