5 Questions
Which type of drug action involves antagonizing heparin with a substance of opposite charge?
Chemical action
Which drug action involves increasing the permeability of bacterial plasma membrane?
Plasma membrane action
What is the main purpose of chelation in drug action?
To treat heavy metal poisoning
Which drug is used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease by chelating copper?
Penicillamine
Which drug acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria by binding to 50 S ribosomal subunit?
Chloramphenicol
Test your knowledge of pharmacodynamics, which describes the biochemical and pharmacological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action. This quiz covers topics such as non-receptor mediated drug actions, chemical and physical means of drug action, and more.
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