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NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 1- Portage Learning Test bank A+Module 1: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 0 Questions 23 Time Limit None
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Question 1 pts
Describe the difference between a side effect and adverse effect.
Your Answer:
Side effects are the drug effect other than the therapeutic effect that are usually undesirable but not
harmful.
Adverse effect is a general term for undesirable and potentially harmful drug effects.
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, NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 1- Portage Learning Test bank A+
Side effects are the drug effects other than the therapeutic effect that are undesirable
but not harmful. Adverse effect is a general term for undesirable potentially harmful
drug effects.
Question 2 pts
Define receptors and the two different ways in which they can act.
Your Answer:
Receptors are specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a physiologic effect.
When a drug binds to a receptor, it can act either as an agonist, works to activate a physiologic
response or drug effect, or an antagonist, works to interfere with other drugs or substances from
producing a drug-effect.
Receptors are specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a
physiologic effect. agonist—works to activate a physiologic response or drug effect and
antagonist—works to interfere with other drugs or substances from producing a drug-
effect.
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Question 3 pts
What is the difference between the onset of action and duration of action?
Your Answer:
The onset of action is the time from the drug administration to the first observable effect. The duration
of action is the length of time that the drug continues to produce its effect.
The onset of action is the time from the drug administration to the first observable effect.
The duration of action is the length of time that the drug continues to produce its effect.
Question 4 pts
Describe the different names that drugs are given: chemical name, brand/trade name/proprietary,
generic/non-proprietary.
Your Answer:
All drugs are chemicals, and many have long chemical names that define the chemical composition
of the drug. In addition, they are given a shorter non-proprietary name or generic name. The generic
name, also known as a non-proprietary name, is the name that we will use for assessments
throughout the course. Drugs are marketed under a trade name, also called a brand name, by
pharmaceutical companies under a patented proprietary name specific to that manufacturer.
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