PHARMACOLOGY Chapter 1 Flashcards
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What is pharmacology?

  • The study of medicine (correct)
  • Treatment of diseases
  • Natural remedies
  • The prevention of disease

    • What is therapeutics concerned with?

    Prevention of disease and treatment of suffering

    What is pharmacotherapy?

    The application of drugs for treating diseases and alleviating human suffering

    What is the difference between pharmacology and therapeutics?

    <p>Pharmacology studies the effects of chemical compounds on living organisms; therapeutics focuses on the treatment of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a drug.

    <p>A chemical agent capable of producing biological responses within the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a medication?

    <p>Drugs administered after the fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are biologics?

    <p>Agents naturally produced in animal cells, by microorganisms, or by the body itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies?

    <p>Natural plant extracts, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements outside conventional therapeutics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is therapeutic classification?

    <p>A method of organizing drugs based on their therapeutic usefulness in treating particular diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pharmacologic classification?

    <p>Refers to how a drug works at the molecular, tissue, or body system level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mechanism of action refer to?

    <p>How a drug produces its physiological effect in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a prototype drug.

    <p>A well understood drug model used for comparison with other drugs in its class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical name of a drug?

    <p>Assigned using standard nomenclature by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a generic name?

    <p>Assigned by the Adopted Name Council and is usually easier to remember than chemical names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trade name?

    <p>Assigned by the company marketing the drug, also known as the brand name, and is always capitalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a combination drug?

    <p>Contains more than one active generic ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define bioavailability.

    <p>The physiological ability of the drug to reach its target cells and produce an effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pharmacoeconomics?

    <p>A sub-discipline of health economics that deals with the broader application of drug therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications?

    <p>Therapeutic classification organizes drugs based on their usefulness in treating diseases; pharmacologic classification focuses on how an agent works at the molecular level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristics do prototype drugs exhibit?

    <p>Typical features of the drugs within a specific class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the advantages of a generic drug?

    <p>Cost savings and consistent naming regardless of manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacology Overview

    • Pharmacology is the study of medicine and its effects on living organisms.

    Therapeutics

    • Focuses on disease prevention and treatment of suffering.
    • Includes drugs, biologics, and complementary/alternative therapies.

    Pharmacotherapy

    • The application of drugs to treat diseases and reduce human suffering.

    Differences Between Pharmacology and Therapeutics

    • Pharmacology studies the effects of chemical compounds, while therapeutics pertains to disease treatment.

    Definitions

    • Drug: A chemical agent that can cause biological responses in the body, not always desirable.
    • Medication: Drugs given after a disease or condition has occurred.
    • Biologics: Naturally produced agents from animal cells, microorganisms, or the body.
    • CAM Therapies: Involves natural extracts, herbs, and supplements outside conventional medicine.

    Drug Classifications

    • Therapeutic Classification: Organizes drugs based on their effectiveness in treating diseases.
    • Pharmacologic Classification: Based on the molecular or systemic level actions of a drug.

    Drug Action

    • Mechanism of Action: Describes how a drug exerts its physiological effects.
    • Prototype Drug: A standard drug representative of a class, used for comparison.

    Drug Names

    • Chemical Name: Assigned by IUPAC, unique to each drug.
    • Generic Name: Simpler name assigned by the Adopted Name Council.
    • Trade Name: Brand name given by the marketing company, capitalized, and easy to remember.

    Drug Composition

    • Combination Drug: Contains multiple active generic ingredients.

    Bioavailability

    • The extent to which a drug reaches target cells and produces its effects.

    Pharmacoeconomics

    • A sub-discipline examining the broader impacts of drug therapies from an economic perspective.

    Therapeutic vs. Pharmacologic Classifications

    • Therapeutic classification organizes drugs by their treatment usefulness.
    • Pharmacologic classification revolves around their molecular or systemic effects.

    Examples of Classifications

    • Beta-adrenergic blocker: Pharmacologic
    • Oral contraceptive: Therapeutic
    • Laxative: Therapeutic
    • Folic acid antagonist: Pharmacologic
    • Antianginal agent: Therapeutic

    Prototype Drugs

    • Typical drugs of a class that help understand actions and side effects of similar drugs.

    Generic Drugs

    • Advantages include cost savings and consistent naming, but differences in inert ingredients could impact drug effectiveness.

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    This quiz covers key terms and definitions from Chapter 1 of 'Adams' Pharmacology. Engage with important concepts such as pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacotherapy. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of essential pharmacological principles.

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