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Introduction to General Pharmacology

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What is the primary focus of Pharmacology?

Researching the effects of diseases on the body

Studying the interaction of chemical molecules with living systems (correct)

Investigating the properties of food and devices

Exploring the structure of the human body

What does Pharmacodynamics study?

The physiologic effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action (correct)

The absorption of drugs in the body

The distribution of drugs in the body

The metabolism of drugs in the liver

Which branch of pharmacology deals with the ADME of drugs?

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacokinetics (correct)

What does Pharmacotherapeutics involve?

Selecting appropriate drugs for treatment based on patient features Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the scientific study of drugs in humans?

Clinical Pharmacology Signup and view all the answers

What defines a substance as a drug?

Intended for use in diagnosis, cure, or prevention of disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of clinical pharmacology?

To generate data for optimal drug use Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chemotherapeutic agents from pharmacodynamic agents?

They are specifically designed for malignant cells Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacy primarily involve?

Collection and preparation of drugs for administration Signup and view all the answers

In drug development programs, what aspect is considered in preclinical toxicity studies?

The substance's carcinogenic and genotoxic potential Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prescription drugs from nonprescription drugs?

Considered safe for use only under medical supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of toxicology studies related to drug effects?

Study of poisonous effects and prevention, detection, and treatment of poisonings Signup and view all the answers