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Blesi8e Ch50 Terms
[MA3] Pharmacology Fundamentals [Tier 01]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| additive effect | The combined actions of two or more drugs are the same as the sum of each action individually. |
| administer | given as a medication |
| agonist | a drug that binds to a receptor in order to produce or trigger a response |
| allergy | an altered or acquired state of sensitivity; abnormal reaction of the body to substances normally harmless |
| antagonist | a drug that blocks the actions of a receptor or its intended ligand. |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | a division of the federal government responsible for the enforcement of laws regulating the distribution and sale of drugs. |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | the government agency responsible for regulating the approval of medications, foods, cosmetics and certain supplements. |
| indication | the intended purpose or reason for using a particular medication. |
| intolerance | an adverse effect of a medication that is not related to an immune response |
| license | a legal permit to engage in an activity |
| narcotic | a drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death, depending on the dosage. |
| over-the-counter (OTC) | referring to accessible, nonprescription drugs. |
| pharmaceutical | concerning drugs or pharmacy |
| pharmacology | the study and practice of compounding and dispensing medical preparations. |
| Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) | one of the reference books that lists information about medications. |
| prescribe | to lay down as a rule of direction; to order or advise the use of. |
| prescription | a written direction for the preparation of a medicine. |
| side effect | unintended or adverse effects of a medication, ranging from mild to intolerable. |
| synergistic | describes the action of a medication that augments or enhances the actions of another medication |
| tolerance | the difference between the maximum and minimum; the amount of variation allowed from a standard. |
| trade name | the name a manufacturer assigns to a given medication compound for marketing purposes or to simplify referencing the medication |
| vial | a small glass tube or bottle containing medication or a chemical. |
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