Basics of Pharmacology Quiz

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Any substance that brings about a change in biologic function through its chemical actions (correct)
Any chemical compound that affects the body's metabolism
Any substance used for medicinal purposes
Any natural compound with therapeutic properties

A molecule that destroys foreign substances in the body
A structure in the body that metabolizes drugs
A protein responsible for drug excretion from the body
A specific protein in either the plasma membrane or interior of a target cell with which a chemical messenger/drug combines (correct)

<p>The ways by which drugs can produce therapeutic effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effects that are harmful and undesired, and that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

Any substance causing a change in biological function through chemical actions.

A protein in a cell (membrane or interior) that binds to a drug/chemical messenger.

How a drug produces its therapeutic effects.

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Harmful, undesired effects that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects.

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Introduction to Pharmacology Overview

Lecture by Dr. Ahmed Atia, PhD in Pharmacology, contact: 0910737929
Overview of pharmacology covering definitions, drug sources, and drug nomenclature
Basic concepts in pharmacology including drug-body interactions and drug receptors
Pharmacology's link to other biomedical principles and related disciplines
Pharmacodynamics: study of drug-induced responses
Pharmacokinetics: study of drug amounts at different sites after administration
Pharmacotherapeutics: study of drug choice and application
Toxicology: study of the body's response to drugs
Pharmacy: preparation and dispensing of therapeutic drugs
Definitions in pharmacology: pharmacology, drug, receptor, mechanism of action, dose
Further definitions in pharmacology: effects, side effects, indications, contraindications
Understanding the ways by which drugs can produce therapeutic effects