Pharmacology Basics Quiz
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What is the primary focus of pharmacology?

  • The study of drug synthesis and development
  • The study of the chemical composition of drugs
  • The study of the effect of drugs on biological systems (correct)
  • The study of drug interactions within the body

    • Which of the following best describes pharmacodynamics?

  • The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, and metabolized
  • The study of the biochemical, cellular, and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action (correct)
  • The study of drug interactions with other drugs
  • The analysis of the effects of drugs on living organisms only

    • If a researcher is studying how a drug alters heart rate, which field of study are they primarily working in?

  • Pharmacodynamics (correct)
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Toxicology

    • A scientist discovers a novel drug. Which area of study will they investigate to understand its mechanism of action at a cellular level?

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

    What is the study of how drugs affect living systems called?

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

    When studying the effects of a drug at the cellular level, what is the primary focus?

    <p>The drug's direct interaction with cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of drug action investigates how a drug affects a specific biological system, like the digestive system?

    <p>Drug action on tissues and organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of regulatory proteins includes proteins that facilitate the movement of molecules across cell membranes?

    <p>Carrier molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of regulatory protein catalyzes biochemical reactions in the body?

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

    A clinical trial measuring a medication’s influence on blood pressure in patients is an example of studying which type of drug action?

    <p>Drug action in the intact organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein class do drug molecules commonly interact with to modulate cellular signalling?

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

    Studying how a drug affects the spread of a disease between people involves what level of drug action?

    <p>Drug action and the interaction between organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a drug inhibits a specific enzyme within a cell, what level of drug action is primarily being investigated?

    <p>Drug action on cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A drug blocks the flow of sodium ions through a protein. Which regulatory protein is most likely the target?

    <p>Ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides enzymes, carrier molecules, ion channels, and receptors, which other protein is mentioned as a drug target?

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

    What is a key characteristic of therapeutic biologics?

    <p>They include genetically engineered enzymes and antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In recent years, what trend has been observed in the approval of new drugs?

    <p>A large proportion of newly approved drugs are therapeutic biologics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a primary example of a therapeutic biologic?

    <p>Monoclonal antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes genetically engineered enzymes in the context of therapeutic biologics?

    <p>They are produced using recombinant DNA technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of therapeutic biologics in comparison to traditional chemical drugs?

    <p>They are typically larger and more complex molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the pharmacological properties of new agents generally differ from traditional small-molecule drugs?

    <p>They are distinctly different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristic defines the pharmacological properties of new agents compared to traditional ones?

    <p>Their clear differentiation in pharmacological action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary distinction noted in the text, regarding the function of new agents?

    <p>Their distinctive pharmacological properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug development, what does the text indicate about the new class of agents?

    <p>They possess unique pharmacological features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the pharmacological attributes of these new agents described in contrast to traditional treatments?

    <p>They present noticeably different pharmacological profiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A drug that binds to a receptor at a site different from the primary binding site, and reduces receptor activity, is best described as which type of antagonist?

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

    What type of drug-receptor binding involves the temporary attraction between a partially positive hydrogen atom from one molecule and a partially negative atom on another molecule?

    <p>Hydrogen Bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a decreased response to a drug following continued administration?

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

    Up-regulation of receptors is a process that involves:

    <p>An increase in receptor number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that can lead to desensitization or tachyphylaxis?

    <p>Increased receptor number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacology Terminology

    • Pharmacology is the study of drug effects on living systems.
    • Pharmacodynamics is the study of drug effects, mechanisms of action on the biochemical, cellular, and physiological levels.

    Drug and Medicine Definitions

    • A drug is a chemical substance (not a nutrient) of known structure that, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect.
    • A medicine is a chemical preparation that usually contains one or more drugs, administered to produce a therapeutic effect. Medications often contain other substances (excipients, preservatives, solvents) to aid in use.

    Drug Effects not Involving Receptors

    • Drugs can interact with bodily functions.
    • Some drugs affect cell membranes non-specifically.
    • Some drugs interact with small molecules or ions.

    Proteins and Drug Binding

    • Enzymes, carrier molecules, ion channels, and receptors are common protein targets for drug binding.
    • Drugs can inhibit or stimulate enzymatic activity.
    • Drugs can affect the permeability of cell membranes.
    • Drugs can interact with DNA.
    • Myasthenia gravis
    • Some forms of insulin resistance diabetes
    • Testicular feminization
    • Familial hypercholesterolemia
    • Various endocrine diseases

    Receptor Properties

    • Sensitivity
    • Selectivity
    • Specificity

    Receptor Regulation

    • Desensitization
    • Tachyphylaxis
    • Down-regulation
    • Up-regulation

    Receptor Classification Methods

    • Pharmacological analysis
    • Ligand binding
    • Molecular cloning
    • Analysis of biochemical pathways

    Types of Receptors

    • Ligand-gated ion channels
    • G-protein-coupled receptors
    • Kinase-linked receptors
    • Nuclear receptors

    Drug Action in Relation to Biological Organization

    • Molecular drug action
    • Drug action on sub-cellular structures
    • Drug action on cells
    • Drug action on tissues and organs
    • Drug action in the intact organism
    • Drug action and inter-organism interactions

    Agonists and Antagonists

    • Agonists are drugs that bind to receptors and trigger a response (primary, allosteric, inverse, partial).
    • Antagonists are drugs that bind to receptors and block a response (competitive or non-competitive).

    Dose-Response Curves

    • ED50 (effective dose 50): dose causing a response in 50% of individuals
    • Quantal dose-response curves show percentage of population responding to a given dose.

    Types of Drug Action

    • Competitive antagonism
    • Noncompetitive antagonism
    • Potentiation
    • Efficacy (maximum effect)
    • Potency (dose required to produce effect)

    Drug Actions on Enzymes

    • Specific enzyme inhibition
    • Examples exist of drugs that inhibit or stimulate specific enzymes.

    Examples of Drug Action

    • Salbutamol, Aminophylline are examples in asthma treatment
    • Many other specific examples of drugs discussed.

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