Pharmacology Fundamentals HW

narcotic

a controlled class of drugs used to relieve pain is called a ___

allergy, intolerance

a reaction to a medication that causes a immune response is called an ____, whereas an ___ to medication can be only a symptom, such as an upset stomach, that can be controlled by taking the medication at a different time.

antiarrhythmic

controls cardiac rhythm

chemotherapeutics

cures cancer

antibiotic

cures infections

controlled substances

drugs that have the potential for abuse or addiction are known as ____

diuretic

increases production of urine

perscription

instructions written by provider to the pharmacist from pharmacist for preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications that will be self-administered by a patient is called a ___

anesthetic

interferes with body's ability to experience pain

anticovulsant

prevents or relieves seizures

antianxiety

produces a calming effect

muscle relaxant

relieves muscle spasms

antiemetic

stops or prevents nausea or vommiting

trade

the ___ name of a medication is a label assigned by the manufacturer.

generic

the ___ name of a medication is also its official name

pharmacology

the study of medications and uses is also referred to as ____-

expectorant

thins mucous

Schedule I drugs

- Illegal Drugs - Marijuana and Heroin

Schedule III drugs

- can be filled up to 5 times in six months - prescriptions may be written or phoned in

Schedule IV drugs

- limited risk for physical dependence; phenobarbital - can be filled up to 5 times in six months

Schedule V drugs

- low risk of addiction, small amounts of codeine in cough syrups

Schedule II drugs

- not able to be filled - requires a signed prescription to be presented within 72 hours of a phoned prescription - legal drug but carries severe risk for psychic and physical addiction

synergistic, agonist

A ____ drug enhances the effects of another drug, whereas a drug that prevents the action of another drug or chemical is referred to as a _____.