Pharmacology Basics Quiz

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Which area of pharmacology studies the effects of a drug on biological systems?

Pharmacodynamics (correct)

Chemical biology

Pharmacokinetics

Molecular diagnostics

What does pharmacokinetics primarily focus on?

Functions, sources, synthesis and drug design

Drug composition and properties

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of chemicals from the biological systems (correct)

Medical applications and antipathogenic capabilities

What is the main focus of pharmacology?

Medical applications and antipathogenic capabilities

Functions, sources, synthesis and drug design

Molecular and cellular mechanisms (correct)

Drug composition and properties

How is pharmacology different from pharmacy?

Pharmacology deals with biological effects of chemicals, while pharmacy is concerned with drug therapy Signup and view all the answers

What are pharmaceuticals considered to have?

Biological effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of antibiotics in fighting bacterial infections?

Inhibiting the growth of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for drugs that inhibit the growth of viruses?

Antiviral drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'antibiotic' derived from its Greek roots?

Microorganism fighting another Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drugs are effective against fungi?

Antifungal drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between antibiotics and non-antibiotic antibacterials?

Origin of production Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacology Basics Quiz

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Which area of pharmacology studies the effects of a drug on biological systems?

What does pharmacokinetics primarily focus on?

What is the main focus of pharmacology?

How is pharmacology different from pharmacy?

What are pharmaceuticals considered to have?

What is the primary role of antibiotics in fighting bacterial infections?

Which term is used for drugs that inhibit the growth of viruses?

What is the meaning of the term 'antibiotic' derived from its Greek roots?

Which type of drugs are effective against fungi?

What is the difference between antibiotics and non-antibiotic antibacterials?

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