Questions and Answers
What is the most important property of an ideal drug?
A safe drug cannot produce harmful effects even if administered in very high doses.
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What is a selective drug?
A drug that elicits only the response for which it is given.
An ideal drug should have ________ action, meaning drug effects are reversible.
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What does predictability refer to in pharmacology?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an additional property of an ideal drug?
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What is the definition of pharmacotherapy?
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The study of the biological effects of chemicals is known as ________.
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Study Notes
Properties of an Ideal Drug
- Effectiveness: A drug must elicit the desired therapeutic response for which it is prescribed, making effectiveness the most crucial property.
- Safety: An ideal drug should not produce harmful effects, even at high doses and prolonged usage.
- Selectivity: A drug should specifically produce the intended effect without eliciting unwanted responses.
Introduction to Pharmacology
- Pharmacology is the study of how chemicals affect living organisms and their biological effects.
- Drugs are chemicals introduced into the body to induce changes in physiological functions.
Pharmacotherapeutics/Clinical Pharmacology
- This branch of pharmacology focuses on using drugs to treat, prevent, and diagnose diseases.
- Key concerns include:
- The effects of drugs on the body
- The body's response to drugs
Additional Properties of an Ideal Drug
- Reversible Action: Drug effects should be reversible, allowing for a return to pre-treatment conditions within a suitable timeframe.
- Predictability: An ideal drug should have predictable effects, allowing healthcare providers to anticipate patient responses.
- Ease of Administration: The drug should be simple to administer, with convenient routes and minimal daily doses.
- Freedom from Drug Interactions: A drug should not adversely interact with other medications, which can alter therapeutic outcomes.
- Low Cost: An ideal drug should be affordable to ensure accessibility for patients.
- Chemical Stability: Drugs should maintain effectiveness during storage; some may degrade over time, while others remain stable.
Fundamental Terms
- Drug: A chemical that can affect living processes.
- Pharmacology: The study encompassing drug properties, interactions, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Clinical Pharmacology: The study of drug effects in humans, including various patient populations.
- Therapeutics: The application of drugs for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
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Test your knowledge on the properties of an ideal drug in pharmacology. This quiz is designed for BSN 2 students in their 1st Semester during the prelim period. Dive into the essential concepts of pharmacology and understand the effectiveness of drugs.
