PCAT Verbal Ability 2

Question 1

The term 'contraindicated' means a drug should:

Accepted Answer

Not be used in a given situation

Answer

Contraindicated means a drug should not be used because it may cause harm in a particular patient or situation.

Question 2

'Pharmacokinetics' refers to:

Accepted Answer

How the body processes a drug over time

Answer

Pharmacokinetics describes how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes a drug (ADME).

Question 3

The word 'etiology' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cause or origin of a disease

Answer

Etiology is the study of the cause or origin of a disease or condition.

Question 4

A 'placebo' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An inactive substance used as a control in trials

Answer

A placebo is an inert substance given to a control group in clinical trials to compare against an active drug.

Question 5

'Idiopathic' means a disease or condition:

Accepted Answer

Arises from an unknown or self-originating cause

Answer

Idiopathic describes a disease that arises spontaneously or from an unknown cause.

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