| A | B |
|---|
| drugs | substances used to prevent or treat disease |
| where are drugs obtained? | plants, animals, made in a lab |
| pharmacology | process of studying the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of a drug |
| pharmacotherapy | practice of treating disease |
| pharmacist | dispenses drugs through a pharmacy by written orders of a physician |
| pharmacologist | MD or PhD who specializes in pharmacology |
| medicinal chemistry | study of a new drug synthesis and the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological effects |
| pharmacodynamics | drug effects in the body |
| pharmacokinetics | calculation of drug concentration in tissues and blood over time |
| prescription drug | requires a physician's written orders |
| over the counter drug | can be purchased at a store without a prescription |
| chemical name | scientific formula |
| generic name | legal and scientific name |
| brand name | trademark of the drug manufacturer |
| FDA | food and drug administration |
| PDR | physician's desk reference |
| oral | by mouth |
| inhalation | though vapors or gases taken into the nose or mouth |
| injection | through a needle |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| rectal | inserted into the rectum |
| topical | placed on the skin |
| receptor | target of a drug |
| dose | amount of drug administered |
| schedule | exact timing and frequency of drug administation |
| additive action | when two drugs have similar effects, their properties are added |
| response | desired and beneficial effect of a drug |
| tolerance | body needs increasing amounts of a drug to produce the same effect |
| addiciton | physical and psychological dependence on a drug |
| analgesics | medications that lessen pain |
| anesthetics | medications that reduce or eliminate sensation |
| antibiotics | used to treat bacteria, fungal, or parasitic infections |
| antivirals | medications used to treat viruses |
| anti-convulsants | used to treat seizure disorders |
| anti-diabetics | used to maintain sugar and treat diabetes |
| antidepressants | used to treat depression |
| cardiovascular medications | used to prevent and/or treat heart conditions |
| stimulants | speed up processes in the body |
| tranquilizers | used to calm the body (sedate the body) |
| antipsychotics | used to treat mental health issues |
| antihistamines | used to treat allergic reactions |
| endocrine medications | used to treat hormonal imbalances |
| gastrointestinal medications | used to treat the stomach and intestinal issues |
| respiratory medications | used to treat respiratory conditions |
