Pharmacology Basics
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What is pharmacology primarily concerned with?

  • The study of drug formulation techniques.
  • The study of substances that do not interact with living systems.
  • The study of genetic influences on drug response.
  • The study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes. (correct)

    • What do pharmacodynamic processes refer to?

  • The elimination of drugs from the body.
  • The absorption of drugs by the body.
  • The actions of the drug on the body. (correct)
  • The distribution of drugs within the body.

    • Which of the following properties do pharmacokinetic processes govern?

  • Absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs. (correct)
  • Interaction with regulatory molecules.
  • Activation of normal body processes.
  • Inhibition of abnormal symptoms.

    • Why are pharmacokinetic processes important in drug administration?

    <p>They help in the choice and administration of a drug for a specific patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the actions of the body on the drug?

    <p>Pharmacokinetic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pharmacodynamic properties play?

    <p>They determine drug classifications and appropriateness for therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Pharmacology

    • Pharmacology is the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes
    • It involves the binding of substances to regulatory molecules, which can activate or inhibit normal body processes

    Drug Interactions

    • The interactions between a drug and the body are divided into two classes
    • Pharmacodynamic processes: the actions of the drug on the body
      • Determine the classification of a drug and its suitability for a particular symptom or disease
    • Pharmacokinetic processes: the actions of the body on the drug
      • Govern the absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs
      • Crucial in choosing and administering a drug for a particular patient (e.g., patients with impaired renal function)

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    Introduction to Pharmacology, covering the definition, drug interactions, and pharmacodynamic processes. Learn about the study of substances that interact with living systems.

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