Name the route of drug administration based on its description as given.

applied locally on skin or mucous membrane ___________________________________________

Circle the boldface terms that best complete the meaning of the sentences.

The two antibiotics worked together and were therefore (idiosyncratic, generic, synergistic) in killing the bacteria in Susan's bloodstream.

Give the meanings of the following abbreviations.

q.i.d. _______________________________________________________________

What are the strengths and weaknesses of nursing profession?

Differentiate between anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Define chemistry. Why is an understanding of chemistry important to the study of human anatomy and physiology?

Give the meanings of the following terms that describe classes of drugs.

antihistamine ________________________________________________________________

Which of the following is the correct order, from simplest to most complex, for the levels of organization in the human body? a. organ systems, tissues, organs, cells b. cells, tissues, organs, organ systems c. organ systems, organs, tissues, cells d. cells, organs, organ systems, tissues

Name the pharmacologic specialty based on its description as given.

study of how drugs interact with their target molecules __________________________

For the following descriptions of drug actions, supply the word that fits the description.

Effects of a given drug dose become less as treatment continues, and larger and larger doses must be given to achieve the desired effect: ________________________

Distinguish between the visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium.

Answer the following question to test your understanding of the preceding section:
Predict the effect of a pericardial sac that fits too tightly around the heart. Predict the effect of a failure of the pericardial sac to secrete pericardial fluid.

What is pericarditis and pericardial effusion.

Distinguish between distress and eustress.