10 Questions
What is the definition of pharmacology?
The study of the effects of chemical substances on living systems
What is the primary difference between drugs and medicines?
All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs
What are biologics?
Substances produced in body, animal cells or microorganisms
Which substances are considered xenobiotics?
Drugs and pesticides
What is the ideal molecular weight for most drugs?
Between 100-1000 Da
Which term refers to two molecules that are mirror images of each other and non-superimposable, like left and right hands?
Enantiomers
What is the term for an equal mixture (50/50) of enantiomers?
Racemic mixture
Which of the following drugs is derived from natural sources, such as plants or animals?
Digoxin
What is the concise name with meaning to be used by health professionals, and can be derived from the chemical name?
Generic name
Which book contains information on formulations and chemical properties of drugs, published under authority of a government or pharmaceutical society?
Pharmacopoeias
Learn about the study of the effects of chemical substances on living systems and understand the differences between drugs and medicines. Explore the subdivisions of modern pharmacology and the origins of these terms.
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