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What does PO stand for?
By mouth
What does BID mean on a prescription?
Twice daily
What disease is characterized by elevated blood glucose?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the generic name of Advil?
Ibuprofen
What does the Rx symbol represent in pharmacy?
Prescription
What does PRN stand for?
As needed
What organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing most medications?
Liver
What respiratory condition is associated with reversible airway obstruction and wheezing?
Asthma
What is the brand name of apixaban?
Eliquis
Which fruit is famous for interacting with medications through CYP3A4 inhibition?
grapefruit
What does AUC stand for in pharmacokinetics?
Area Under the Curve
What does the term 'first-pass metabolism' mean?
Metabolism of a drug in the intestinal wall and liver before reaching systemic circulation
What disease is associated with a deficiency of dopamine in the substantia nigra?
Parkinson disease
What is the generic name of Lipitor?
Atorvastatin
Which vitamin is used to reverse the effects of warfarin?
vitamin K
What does SJS stand for in an adverse drug reaction?
Steven Johnson's Syndrome
What is the difference between a bactericidal and a bacteriostatic antibiotic?
Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria, while bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth and reproduction.
What condition involves damage to the optic nerve, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure?
What is the brand name of empagliflozin?
Jardiance
Which antibiotic class is associated with tendon rupture?
Fluoroquinolones
In infectious diseases, what does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
What is the difference between a competitive and a noncompetitive antagonist?
A competitive antagonist binds to the same receptor site as an agonist
A noncompetitive antagonist reduces the maximum response to the agonist
What endocrine disorder involves insufficient production of cortisol by the adrenal glands?
Adrenal insufficiency
What is the generic name of Entresto?
Sacubitril/valsartan
What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
N-acetylcysteine