Medication and Pharmacological Concepts Quiz

Aspirin is a classic NSAID, used for pain relief and anti-inflammatory purposes.

OTC stands for medications that can be bought without a prescription directly from a pharmacy.

Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating glucose uptake into cells, thus lowering blood glucose.

Corticosteroid use can lead to decreased bone density, potentially resulting in osteoporosis.

Sertraline, an SSRI, is frequently prescribed for depression and various anxiety disorders.

Statins reduce cholesterol levels by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis.

Beta blockers are frequently prescribed to manage hypertension by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

Benzodiazepines exert their effects by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA's action in the brain.

Efficacy refers to a drug's maximum therapeutic effect, irrespective of dosage.

Intravenous administration delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.

Drug interactions can alter a medication's effectiveness (pharmacodynamics) or how it's processed in the body (pharmacokinetics).

Beta blockers primarily reduce heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.

Pharmacokinetics refers to how the body processes a drug, covering absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver play a crucial role in metabolizing drugs, influencing their efficacy and clearance.

Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Anxiolytics are medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety by calming the central nervous system.

Antipsychotic medications alleviate symptoms of psychosis by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.