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What is the therapeutic classification?
What is the therapeutic classification?
- Organizing drugs based on molecular action
- Organizing drugs based on their therapeutic usefulness (correct)
- How a drug interacts with the body
- The well-understood drug model
What does the pharmacological classification refer to?
What does the pharmacological classification refer to?
- Organizing drugs based on their therapeutic usefulness
- Organizing drugs based on molecular, tissue, or body system action (correct)
- How a drug produces its physiological effect
- The well-understood drug model
What is the mechanism of action?
What is the mechanism of action?
How a drug produces its physiological effect in the body
What is a prototype drug?
What is a prototype drug?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Classification
- Organizes drugs according to their effectiveness in treating specific diseases or disorders.
- Helps healthcare professionals choose appropriate medications based on the condition being addressed.
Pharmacological Classification
- Categorizes drugs based on their mechanism of action at the molecular, tissue, or system level.
- Provides insights into how drugs interact with biological systems to exert their effects.
Mechanism of Action
- Refers to the specific biochemical interactions through which a drug produces its physiological effects.
- Understanding this concept aids in predicting therapeutic outcomes and potential side effects.
Prototype Drug
- Serves as a representative model for a specific drug class, facilitating comparisons with other drugs within that class.
- Prototype drugs are typically well-studied and help set standards for safety, efficacy, and side effects.
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