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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of drug action mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of drug action mentioned in the text?
- Replacement
- Stimulation
- Depression
- Cytotoxic action (correct)
What does pharmacodynamics study?
What does pharmacodynamics study?
- The chemical composition of drugs
- The biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs (correct)
- The side effects of drugs
- The manufacturing process of drugs
Which physical property is responsible for drug action?
Which physical property is responsible for drug action?
- Replacement
- Physical action (correct)
- Stimulation
- Depression
Which drug is used to enhance heart rate?
Which drug is used to enhance heart rate?
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What is the purpose of using insulin as a drug?
What is the purpose of using insulin as a drug?
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Study Notes
Basic Principles of Drug Action
- The four basic principles of drug action mentioned in the text are absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME).
Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacodynamics is the study of the effects of drugs on the body.
Physical Property Responsible for Drug Action
- Lipid solubility is the physical property responsible for drug action.
Drug to Enhance Heart Rate
- Isoproterenol is a drug used to enhance heart rate.
Purpose of Insulin
- The purpose of using insulin as a drug is to regulate blood sugar levels.
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Test your knowledge on the general concepts of pharmacodynamics! This quiz covers topics such as the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs, mechanisms of drug action, dose-response phenomena, and more. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of how drugs interact with receptors and their therapeutic and toxic actions.
