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Pharmacology Basics Quiz

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What does pharmacology primarily study?

Interactions between living organisms and chemicals (correct)

Environmental toxins

Infectious diseases

Human anatomy and physiology

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

Toxicology

Pharmacodynamics (correct)

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacy

What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?

Chemical synthesis of drugs

Therapeutic use of drugs

Biological classification of drugs

Effects of biological systems on a drug (correct)

What are substances with medicinal properties considered in pharmacology?

<p>Pharmaceuticals</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is pharmacology different from pharmacy?

<p>Pharmacology deals with research and characterization of chemicals, while pharmacy involves dispensing medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms.

Subfield of Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics is the area of pharmacology that studies the effects of a drug on biological systems.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics primarily studies the movement of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).

Medicinal Substances

Substances with medicinal properties are considered as drugs in pharmacology.

Distinction between Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Pharmacology focuses on the study of drugs and their effects, whereas pharmacy is concerned with the preparation, dispensing, and proper use of drugs.

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Description

Test your knowledge of pharmacology with this quiz covering the origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology of medical drugs and medications, as well as the interactions between living organisms and chemicals.