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Which word is the origin of the term 'drug'?
Which word is the origin of the term 'drug'?
According to WHO, a drug is defined as a substance used for modifying or exploring what?
According to WHO, a drug is defined as a substance used for modifying or exploring what?
Which category does morphine belong to?
Which category does morphine belong to?
Which drug is obtained from the bark of the Cinchona tree?
Which drug is obtained from the bark of the Cinchona tree?
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Which type of drugs are prepared synthetically from 6-amino penicillinic acid?
Which type of drugs are prepared synthetically from 6-amino penicillinic acid?
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According to WHO, a drug may be defined as 'any substance which is used or intended to be used for modifying or exploring physiological systems or pathological states for the benefit of ______.'
According to WHO, a drug may be defined as 'any substance which is used or intended to be used for modifying or exploring physiological systems or pathological states for the benefit of ______.'
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Drugs may be categorized as: 1. ______ occurring drugs
Drugs may be categorized as: 1. ______ occurring drugs
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Examples of naturally occurring drugs include ______ extracted from Opium poppy and ______ obtained from the bark of Cinchona tree.
Examples of naturally occurring drugs include ______ extracted from Opium poppy and ______ obtained from the bark of Cinchona tree.
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Insulin is a ______ drug obtained from the pancreas of pigs and cows and then modified for use.
Insulin is a ______ drug obtained from the pancreas of pigs and cows and then modified for use.
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On the basis of therapeutic action, drugs may be classified as: 1. ______ or P.
On the basis of therapeutic action, drugs may be classified as: 1. ______ or P.
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