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RA 10754 is an Act Expanding The Benefits And Privileges of ______.
RA 10754 is an Act Expanding The Benefits And Privileges of ______.
PWDs
Opium and its active components such as heroin and morphine fall under the category of ______ Drugs.
Opium and its active components such as heroin and morphine fall under the category of ______ Drugs.
Prohibited
Coco Leaf and its derivatives, including ______, are classified as prohibited drugs.
Coco Leaf and its derivatives, including ______, are classified as prohibited drugs.
cocaine
Self-inducing sedatives such as secobarbital and phenobarbital are considered ______ drugs.
Self-inducing sedatives such as secobarbital and phenobarbital are considered ______ drugs.
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Hypnotic drugs like methaqualone can produce similar physiological effects as ______.
Hypnotic drugs like methaqualone can produce similar physiological effects as ______.
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Pharmakon is a Greek word for ______.
Pharmakon is a Greek word for ______.
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Pharmacology is the science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on ______.
Pharmacology is the science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on ______.
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Therapeutic methods are approaches to ______ therapy.
Therapeutic methods are approaches to ______ therapy.
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Pharmacognosy is concerned with the ______ sources of drugs.
Pharmacognosy is concerned with the ______ sources of drugs.
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Pharmacy involves the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of drugs for ______ use.
Pharmacy involves the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of drugs for ______ use.
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RA 6425 is known as the Dangerous Drug Act of ______.
RA 6425 is known as the Dangerous Drug Act of ______.
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Toxicology studies the ______ effects that may be produced by drugs.
Toxicology studies the ______ effects that may be produced by drugs.
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The Dangerous Drug Board is the policy-making body that created the Philippine Drug ______ Agency.
The Dangerous Drug Board is the policy-making body that created the Philippine Drug ______ Agency.
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Study Notes
Terminology in Pharmacology
- Pharmakon: Greek word for drugs.
- Logos: Means study; together forms pharmacology - the science of drug effects on living organisms.
- Therapeutic methods: Approaches to drug therapy.
- Drug Therapy: Includes treatment with drugs, dietary changes, physiotherapy, and psychological therapy.
Drugs Overview
- Droog: Dutch term meaning dry; refers to the chemical substances affecting living organisms.
- Therapeutic drugs: Medications used for disease prevention and treatment.
Branches of Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy: Study of botanical sources of drugs.
- Pharmacodynamics: Focuses on how drugs act in living tissues, including absorption, excretion, and the body's response.
- Pharmacotherapeutics: Application of drugs for treating sick individuals.
- Toxicology: Examines the harmful effects of drugs, symptoms of poisoning, treatments, and poison identification.
Ten Rights of Drug Administration
- Right Patient
- Right Drug
- Right Dose
- Right Time
- Right Route
- Right Education
- Right to Refuse
- Right Assessment
- Right Evaluation
- Right Documentation
Philippine Drug Laws and Agencies
- RA 6425 (Dangerous Drug Act of 1972): Foundation of the Philippine Drug Law Enforcement System.
- RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002): Strengthened national anti-drug efforts and imposed heavier penalties.
- Dangerous Drug Board: Policy-making body establishing the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
- RA 3720: Ensures safety, efficacy, and purity of food and drugs (FDA).
- RA 9502: Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act.
- RA 6675: Generics Act of 1988.
- RA 5921: Pharmacy Law.
- Other relevant acts include RA 7394 (Consumer Act), RA 7581 (Price Act), RA 8172 (Asin Law), and more.
Drug Classification
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Prohibited Drugs:
- Opium and derivatives (heroin, morphine).
- Coca Leaf and derivatives (cocaine).
- Hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, mescaline).
- Indian hemp and its derivatives.
- Drugs with narcotic or hallucinogenic effects, natural or synthetic.
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Regulated Drugs:
- Self-inducing sedatives (barbiturates).
- Amphetamine isomers (e.g., benzidrine, Dexedrine).
- Drugs with effects similar to amphetamines.
- Hypnotic drugs (methaqualone, nitrazepam).
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Explore the basics of pharmacology, including key terminologies and therapeutic methods. This quiz covers the essential aspects of drug therapy and its impact on living organisms. Test your knowledge on the study of drugs and their treatment applications.
