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Terms in this set (35)
Pathology
The study of disease processes in the human body, including the changes in structure and function.
Pharmacokinetics
The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs is known as
Therapeutic Effect
The desired or predicted physiologic response to a drug in the body is called its
Side effects
Are desirable or undesirable effects of a drug that are not related to the main action of the drug.
Four sources of drugs
plants, animals, minerals and chemicals
Morphine, Codeine, & Digitalis
is an example of a drug made from a plant source.
Vaccines
are drugs used to prevent disease.
Pallative Drugs
Used to improve the quality of life.
Drug Standards
Established to ensure that preparations called by the same drug name are
Drug Standards are necessary to
Control differences that can occur due to variation in manufacturing methods or locations
Generic name
The non proprietary drug name assigned by the manufacturer with the approval of the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
Brand Name
Also known as the trade or proprietary name of a drug sold by a specific manufacturer.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Drug Reference that contains information about products , including descriptions and information on actions, indications, adverse reactions, dosage, and administration.
Drug Cards
Drug reference tool you can create and customize yourself or purchase as a print or electronic set.
Drug cards typically contain:
Drug name, action, uses, dosage range, side effects and precautions.