Pharmacology Basics

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What does pharmacodynamics study?

  • How the body acts on the drug
  • The absorption, distribution, and metabolism of drugs
  • The biochemical and physiological effects of drugs (correct)
  • The mechanism of drug actions in living tissues

What is pharmacokinetics primarily concerned with?

  • How drug administration affects the body
  • The clinical indications of drug therapy
  • The study of drug interactions
  • The absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs (correct)

Which term refers to the proper administration of drugs for treating diseases?

  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Cumulative effect
  • Drug therapy (correct)
  • Toxicology

What is the difference between side effects and adverse effects?

<p>Adverse effects may be unpleasant or dangerous, while side effects may affect multiple body systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tolerance to a drug mean?

<p>A person needs higher doses of the drug for the same effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Pharmacology?

<p>The study of the origin, nature, chemistry, effects, and uses of drugs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Pharmacologist?

<p>Specialize in studying the effects of drugs within biological systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pharmacognosy' mean?

<p>Study of drugs originating from plant &amp; animal kingdoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pharmacogenetics' refer to?

<p>Study of genetically-determined drug reactions in the human body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a licensed Pharmacist?

<p>Prepare and dispense drugs to patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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