Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Quiz
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What is the definition of pharmacokinetics?

The study of what the body does to drug molecules, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, & excretion.

What is the definition of pharmacodynamics?

The study of what the drug does to the body.

What is an adverse effect?

A direct response to one or more drugs that results in undesirable effects.

What is the definition of a prototype drug?

<p>A representative drug of a particular class or group that exhibits typical characteristics and effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prophylaxis?

<p>The use of a drug or treatment to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pharmacology Basics

  • Pharmacokinetics: The study of the fate of drugs in the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
  • Pharmacodynamics: The study of the effects of drugs on the body, including the physiological and biochemical changes that occur in response to drug administration.
  • Adverse effect: An unwanted or harmful reaction to a drug that occurs at normal therapeutic doses.
  • Prototype drug: A drug that is the first of its kind, serving as a model for the development of other similar drugs.
  • Prophylaxis: The use of a drug or other agent to prevent disease or infection, rather than to treat it after it has occurred.

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Test your knowledge on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with this quiz! Review key definitions and concepts related to the autonomous nervous system drugs to enhance your understanding of how drugs interact with the body.

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