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What is the primary focus of the field of pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of the field of pharmacology?
- The prevention of harmful effects of drugs
- The study of drug interactions and toxicology
- The study of drug composition and properties (correct)
- The development of new drugs for treating diseases
Which of the following is NOT a class of medicine mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a class of medicine mentioned in the text?
- Antidepressants (correct)
- Analgesics
- Antiseptics
- Antimalarial drugs
What is the primary focus of the field of toxicology?
What is the primary focus of the field of toxicology?
- The study of drug interactions and medical applications
- The study of drug composition and properties
- The development of new drugs for treating diseases
- The study of harmful or toxic effects of drugs (correct)
Which class of medicine is used for treating malaria?
Which class of medicine is used for treating malaria?
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What is the purpose of antiseptics according to the text?
What is the purpose of antiseptics according to the text?
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Pharmacology
- Primary focus is on the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms.
Classes of Medicine
- There are multiple classes of medicine mentioned, but vaccines are NOT one of them.
Toxicology
- Primary focus is on the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
Malaria Treatment
- Antimalarials are used for treating malaria.
Antiseptics
- Primary purpose is to reduce the growth or kill microorganisms on living tissues.
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