Pharmacology Basics Quiz

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What is the primary focus of pharmacology?

  • Analyzing the risk-benefit ratio of drugs
  • Understanding the effects of drugs on the body (correct)
  • Modifying physiological function
  • Exploring the development of orphan drugs

Which factor determines whether a drug is used according to the text?

  • Self-administration possibility
  • Risk-benefit ratio (correct)
  • Usage in third world countries
  • Availability as a single compound

What characterizes orphan drugs as described in the text?

  • High availability in third world countries
  • Inexpensive and commonly used
  • Based on self-administration
  • Developed for rare diseases (correct)

In pharmacokinetics, what aspect is studied?

<p>Body's effect on drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage is associated with general pharmacists, according to the text?

<p>Emergency usage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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