Pharm Basics
This is the study of drugs and their actions on the body.
What is Pharmacology?
This interaction follows the rule 1 + 1 = 2.
What is an Additive Interaction?
This route of administration deliveries medication directly to the lungs.
What is inhalation?
This phase describes movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream.
What is Absorption?
This is what a drug does to the body.
What is Pharmacodynamics?
These products include herbs, vitamins, and minerals and are not regulated by the FDA.
What are Nutraceuticals?
Albuterol and ipratropium together producing greater bronchodilationi is an example of this.
What is an Additive Interaction?
The portion of medication that actually reaches the lungs and produces a therapeutic effect.
What is the Respirable Dose?
The major organ responsible for elimination of most drug metabolism.
What is the liver?
A drug that activates a receptor is called this.
What is an Agonist?
This type of drug name is usually capitalized and often trademarked.
What is a Brand/Trade name?
This interaction follows the rule 1 + 1 = 3.
What is Synergism?
What is 1 - 5 microns?
The major organ responsible for elimination of most drugs.
What are the kidneys?
A drug that blocks a receptor is called this.
What is an Antagonist?
This section of a drug reference tells what conditions a medication is approved to treat.
What are Indications and Usage?
This interaction follows the rule 1 + 0 = 3.
What is Potentiation?
This breathing pattern improved deposition in the lower airways.
What is slow, deep breath with a breath hold?
This term describes the time required for a drug concentration to decrease by half.
What is Half-Life?
This term describes how specifically a drug acts at one receptor or site.
What is Selectivity?
These are the six rights of medication administration.
Where are Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Patient, Right Time, Right Route, and Right Documentaction?
Grapefruit juice increasing the affect of warfarin is an example of this interaction.
What is Potentiation?
This MDI accessory can increase respirable mass to nearly 99%.
What is a Spacer with Valved Holding Chamber (VHC)?
The four pharmacokinetic phases in order.
What are Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination?
This occurs when repeated exposure to a drug causes a decreased response over time.
What is Tolerance?