Pharmacology Overview Quiz

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What does the term pharmacology refer to?

The collection of data on drug side effects

The science of substances that affect living systems through chemical processes (correct)

The study of drug interactions with non-living systems

The analysis of drug manufacturing processes

Which domain is NOT a part of pharmacology?

Drug characteristics

Drug classifications

Dosage forms

Economic effects of drugs (correct)

What percentage of the exam is dedicated to the theoretical part?

80%

50%

70% (correct)

30%

How are drugs classified in pharmacology?

According to various criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that influences drug absorption?

Chemical characteristics of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between generic versions of drugs and their branded products?

They share the same active ingredients but may differ in inactive components Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'pharmacon' in pharmacology?

A chemical compound that interacts with biological systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical part's weight in the total exam score?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacodynamics study in relation to drugs?

How drugs interact with the body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of pharmacology?

Drug administration routes Signup and view all the answers

What best defines pharmacotherapy?

The clinical use of drugs for treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacogenomics primarily investigate?

Genetic variations affecting drug response Signup and view all the answers

Which category of drug origin includes the use of plants and minerals?

Natural drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of toxicology within pharmacology?

The side effects of drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of a drug according to the definition provided?

Any substance used to alter physiological functions Signup and view all the answers

What does the classification of drugs by composition entail?

Identifying drugs as simple or combined formulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the local action of a drug?

Local action occurs without systemic absorption. Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is involved in the release of active substances from dosage forms?

Pharmaceutical phase. Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration does NOT require absorption for drug action?

Topical administration. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major barrier to drug movement across membranes?

Single or multiple layers of cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are cell membranes primarily composed of?

Amphipathic lipids and proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a phase of absorption?

Metabolic phase. Signup and view all the answers

What must a drug do to permeate a cell?

It must cross the cellular membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the process of absorption after drug administration?

Passing through several membranes to enter systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of SLC transporters?

Facilitate transmembrane equilibration of a single transported species Signup and view all the answers

Which substances are specifically concentrated by OCT2 in the nephron?

Cisplatin and urate Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of P-glycoproteins in pharmacology?

To contribute to multidrug resistance in cancer cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances are NOT known to be transported by OATs?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What process describes the uptake of large or impermeant substances into the cell?

Endocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes exocytosis?

The secretion of substances from cells via vesicles Signup and view all the answers

P-glycoproteins are located in various cells. Which of the following locations is NOT mentioned?

Respiratory epithelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of transport do OCTs primarily perform?

Uniport Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristic of a drug primarily affects its absorption?

pKa Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence drug absorption based on patient characteristics?

Gender Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower limit for the molecular weight of most drugs necessary for specific action?

100 Signup and view all the answers

How does dosage form influence the absorption of a drug?

It affects drug solubility. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors primarily influences absorption due to physiological changes?

Alteration of gastrointestinal movement Signup and view all the answers

What role does food play in the absorption of drugs?

It can alter gastric pH and transit time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these can cause alteration in the physiological bacterial flora impacting drug absorption?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of solubility is vital for drug absorption in the body?

Both lipo-solubility and hydro-solubility Signup and view all the answers

What results from the chelation of tetracycline with aluminum, calcium, or magnesium?

Formation of a non-absorbable complex Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is associated with delaying stomach evacuation?

Anticholinergics Signup and view all the answers

How do prokinetics affect gastrointestinal transit?

They augment gastric evacuation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can disrupt the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Increased gastric pH Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics?

Drug transformation in the body Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about drug absorption is true?

It involves passage across membranes to systemic circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is identified as increasing gastric pH?

Proton pump inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

What effect do macrolides have when gastric evacuation is augmented?

Increased absorption of macrolides Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cell membranes in pharmacology?

They act as fluid barriers made of lipids and proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which of these factors does NOT typically influence drug absorption?

Environmental temperature Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharmacology Course

Course date: 9/30/2024
Students must know main drug information for general practice.
Topics include: pharmaco-kinetics, pharmaco-dynamics, adverse effects, toxicology, interactions, treatment principles, therapeutic bases, and administration modes.

Topics

General Pharmacology
General Pharmacokinetics
General Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacovigilance
Neurotransmitters and chemical modulators (Cholinergic autonomic system, Adrenergic autonomic system, Serotonin, Serotonin antagonists, Histamine, Histamine antagonists)
Hormones (Steroid hormones, Thyroid hormones, Diabetes treatment, Oral antidiabetics, Insulins, Sexual hormones)

Evaluation

Prerequisites: Physiology (endogenous signal pathways - 1st semester), Essential Microbiology (2nd semester)
Exam: Theoretical part (70%), Practical part (30%)

Learning Objectives

Define pharmacology and its domains (drug and dosage form)
Classify drugs based on different criteria
Describe the relationship between generic and branded drugs
Describe drug absorption mechanisms
List chemical drug characteristics and factors affecting drug absorption

What is Pharmacology?

A science (Pharmacon + logos)
Study of substances interacting with living systems via chemical processes (binding to regulatory molecules, activating/inhibiting body processes)
Covers how drugs work (e.g., traveling from stomach to head)

What is Pharmacology (Continued)?

All aspects concerning drugs:
Pharmacokinetics (what the body does to the drug)
Pharmacodynamics (what the drug does to the body)
Pharmacotherapy (clinical pharmacology)
Toxicology
Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacology Branches (Diagram)

A complex network with interconnected branches including clinical medicine, veterinary medicine, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, pathology, and chemistry. This network encompasses various subspecialties of pharmacology (e.g., psycho-pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, etc.).

Drug Administration and Action

Administration: Oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, inhalation
Action: Drug reaches target site (e.g., neuron receptor), undergoes binding/inactivation, and excretion happens through different channels (e.g., intestines, kidneys)

Definition of Drug

Any substance or combination of substances used in/administered to humans, either to restore, correct, or modify physiological functions (pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic action), or to create medical diagnoses
Defined by Directive 2004/27/EC of the European Parliament

The Origin of Drugs

Natural: Plants, animals, minerals
Synthesis: Biotechnology (DNA recombinant techniques, transgenic mice, PCR)

Drug Classification

Origin: Source of the drug
Composition: Simple (single active substance) or complex (multiple active substances)
Chemical Composition: Acids, bases, salts
Physical Aspect: Dosage forms (e.g., solid, liquid, gaseous)
Type of Drugs: Prophylactic treatment, substitution treatment, etiologic treatment, pathogenic treatment, symptomatic treatment

Drug Classification (Continued)

Molecular Mechanisms: Pharmacological classifications (agonist, antagonist)
Therapeutic Actions: Clinical classifications (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive)

Drug Denomination

Chemical Name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide (for paracetamol)
Generic Name: Paracetamol
Brand Name: Panadol

Drug Denomination (Additional Example)

Chemical name for Captopril
Official/generic name for Captopril
Brand name(s) for Captopril

How to Memorize Drug Structures

Core structures (e.g., Sulfanilamide, furan-2-ylmethylamino)
Furosemide chemical structural formula

Original Drug vs Generic Drug

Original Drug: First approved.
Generic Drug: Biosimilar to the original, holding comparable quality, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety. Lower cost.

Bioequivalence

Two drugs with identical active substance (same amount), but differing excipients may have non-identical bioavailability depending on the formulation.

Key Messages

Pharmacology is a multi-faceted science.
Drugs are categorized by origin, composition, physical form.
Drug names are denoted by chemical, generic, and brand name variants.
Different drug types have different uses (e.g., prophylactic, symptomatic).

Pharmacokinetics

The study of drug movement into and throughout the body.
Includes absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).

Absorption

Passage of drug from administration site into the plasma.
Crucial for most routes.
- Not necessary for topical applications.
Absorption involves multiple steps.

Absorption (Continued)

Drug characteristics: Physical/chemical properties (pH, solubility), dosage form, concentration
Patient characteristics: pH of the environment (gastric, intestinal), surface area, age, circulatory status, food intake, time exposure, presence of other drugs, and disease status

Types of Transport Across Membranes

Passive Transport: Liposoluble, non-ionized molecules; follows concentration gradient; no energy required; no competition
Specialized Transport: Facilitated diffusion and active transport (against gradient) with energy input; specific for certain substances; can be saturable and exhibit competition.
Endocytosis/Exocytosis: Carrier proteins or vesicles required for transport of large/hydrophobic molecules..

Physiological Barriers Affecting Drug Absorption

Cell Membranes: Structure and permeability influenced by lipid solubility, pore size, and embedded proteins
Blood-Brain Barrier: Protects the brain. Limited permeability due to lipid solubility
Placental Barrier: Permeable to lipid-soluble drugs; separating maternal and fetal blood circulation.

Key Concepts Summary

Drugs are classified based on multiple factors.
The absorption process depends on the drug and the patient.
Specialized transport includes facilitated diffusion and active transport.
Endocytosis and exocytosis transport substances across cell membranes.

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