indication

Medical term Basic Pharmacology

The reason a drug is prescribed.

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Free practice questions that use indication

Basic Pharmacology, question 2Which list contains the original five rights of medication administration?

first-pass effectMetabolism of an oral drug before it reaches its site of action, which reduces the amount of active drug.
formularyThe list of drugs a plan covers, often grouped into cost tiers.
generic nameThe official, nonproprietary name of a drug, such as ibuprofen.
half-lifeThe time it takes for the drug level in the blood to drop by half.
laxativeA medicine that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation.
metric systemA decimal measuring system based on units of 10, such as grams, liters and meters.
ointmentA greasy semisolid medication applied to the skin.
onset of actionThe time from giving a drug until it begins to work.