Component of the organism that binds to ligand and produces change in body
What is receptor
100
Fastest route of absorption
What is Intravenous
100
Low potential for abuse or physical dependance such as Benzodiazepines
What is Schedule IV controlled substance
100
Name given to drug from a company
What is Brand name (trade)
200
Transportation of drug molecules within body
What is Distribution
200
The propensity of a drug to bind to its receptor site is called
What is Affinity
200
The amount of time for the drug to decrease in half
What is Half life
200
The ability of a Nurse Practitioner to write a Prescription requires a
What is Furnishing license
200
Where Phase 1 Metabolism Occurs
What is P450 Enzyme system
300
Methods by which drugs are inactivated or Biotransformed in body
What is Metabolism
300
A chemical fits the receptor site well
What is agonist
300
ADR or ADE
What is Adverse Drug reaction or event
300
To prescribe controlled substances a NP must hold a
What is DEA number/license
300
A chemical that inactive but "biotransformed" in the body.
What is a Prodrug
400
Elimination of drug from body
What is Excretion
400
Drug attaches at receptor site but remains inactive
What is antagonist?
400
What percent of drug reactions are significant or serious?
What is 5%
400
True or false, the RX must have the patients address
What is False
400
Drug carries more benefit than risk
What is Risk Benefit ratio?
500
Any substance used to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease.
What is a Drug
500
The drugs ability to produce a therapeutic effect
What is Efficacy
500
Interactions include fighting for same metabolizing enzyme, decreasing drug availability, transforming drugs into dangerous chemicals, magnifying the effects of sedatives and narcotics
What is Alcohol- Drug reaction
500
Who is responsible for the patient if they have an adverse reaction to the medication.
What is prescriber
500
The state of a drug after 4-5 half lives have passed