Chapter 51 Principles of Pharmacology Vocab Review

A drugs official name

• labeling

• generic

• efficacy

• trade name

The study of what drugs do to the body

• pharmacodynamics

• pharmacognosy

• pharmacology

• pharmacokinetics

Prescriptions that are entered electronically

• prescribe

• indication

• dispense

• e-prescribing

A popular term for opioids

• trade name

• narcotic

• efficacy

• controlled substance

Another name for brand name

• generic

• trade name

• labeling

• indication

The study of poisons and poisonous effects of drugs

• pharmacology

• toxicology

• pharmacodynamics

• pharmacokinetics

To give a drug directly by injection, mouth or other route into the body

• dispense

• labeling

• administer

• indication

The study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources

• pharmacology

• pharmacodynamics

• pharmacokinetics

• pharmacognosy

The study of drugs

• pharmacognosy

• pharmacodynamics

• pharmacology

• pharmacokinetics

The purpose or reason for taking a drug

• labeling

• indication

• efficacy

• administer