Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.

-Factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment
A)addiction
B)additive action
C)aerosol
D)anaphylaxis
E)antagonistic action
F)antidote
G)brand name
H)chemical name
I)generic name
J)contraindication

Question

Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.

-Factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment
A)addiction
B)additive action
C)aerosol
D)anaphylaxis
E)antagonistic action
F)antidote
G)brand name
H)chemical name
I)generic name
J)contraindication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Contraindication refers to a factor in the patient's condition that prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment.

Answer: E
 Antagonistic action refers to the interaction between two drugs that reduces or blocks the effects of one or both drugs.

Answer: C
 Aerosol refers to a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray.

Answer: D
 Anaphylaxis refers to a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.

Answer: F
 An antidote is a substance that can counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance.

Answer: G
 Brand name refers to a name given by a manufacturer to a particular product or range of products.

Answer: H
 Chemical name refers to the scientific name that describes the chemical structure of a drug.

Answer: I
 Generic name refers to the name of a drug that is not owned or patented by a particular company and can be produced by multiple manufacturers.

Answer: A
 Addiction refers to the physiological or psychological dependence on a substance, habit, or behavior.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Definitions/descriptions