*A(n) ____________ is a preparation made from microorganisms and administered to a person to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infectious disease.
*vaccine
Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?
Thyroid hormone and insulin
Which of the following pertains to the length of time between dosing and the availability of a drug in the bloodstream?
distribution
Which of the following drugs are Schedule III substances?
Talbutal, Paregoric, and Tylenol 3
Which of the following is the purpose or reason for using a drug?
Indication
The study of drugs is called __________.
Pharmacology
Which of the following is the action of an antiemetic?
prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?
Schedule V
Which of the following drugs are made from bacteria and fungi?
cephalosporins and penicillins
Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?
pharmacognosy
Which of the following are examples of plant-derived drugs?
digitoxin and quinine
Which of the following is considered a drug's official name?
Generic name
Which drug name is selected by its manufacturer, is protected by copyright, and is the property of the manufacturer?
Trade name
Examples of drugs that belong to the drug category of cathartics are __________.
Dulcolax and Milk of Magnesia
Which of the following drugs are examples of anticoagulants?
Lovenox, heparin sodium, and Coumadin
Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?
antihistamine; relieves sneezing
Which area of pharmacology also is called clinical pharmacology?
pharmacotherapeutics
Which of the following approves and regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs?
FDA
Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?
pharmacognosy
Which of the following is the proper way to dispose of outdated, noncontrolled drugs?
use a disposal company that destroys biohazardous waste
2. Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?
2. pharmacotherapeutics
As of June 2015, medications for drug use in pregnancy are typically in which of the following categories?
Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs that have a high potential for physical or psychological dependence, but do have therapeutic uses, for which they require prescriptions?
schedule ll
Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?
pharmacodynamics
Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?
excretion
A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?
acute
A drug is prescribed to prevent a disease or condition, as with immunizations or birth control drugs, in which of the following types of drug therapies?
prophylactic
The study of poisons or the poisonous effects of drugs is which of the following?
toxicology
*A natural or synthetic drug that produces opium-like effects, such as codeine, morphine, and meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) ____________.
*opioid
*A healthcare professional ____________ a drug by distributing it, in a properly labeled container, to a patient who is to use it.
*dispenses
Which of the following is the action of an anesthetic ?
It prevents the sensation of pain.
Which drug name is selected by its manufacturer, is protected by copyright, and is the property of the manufacturer?
Trade name
Antitussives and antidiarrheals that contain small amounts of opioids, such as codeine, belong to which schedule of controlled substances?
schedule v