Pharmacology Quiz
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What is the main focus of pharmacology?

  • The study of biochemical functions
  • The study of medical drug and medication (correct)
  • The study of molecular diagnostics
  • The study of biological systems

    • Which area of pharmacology studies the effects of a drug on biological systems?

  • Molecular diagnostics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Chemical biology
  • Pharmacodynamics (correct)

    • What are substances with medicinal properties considered as per the text?

  • Bioactive compounds
  • Pharmaceuticals (correct)
  • Biological agents
  • Therapeutic chemicals

    • What does pharmacokinetics study?

    <p>The effects of biological systems on a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the study of interactions between a living organism and chemicals that affect biochemical function?

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

    Which class of drugs is used to treat hypertension?

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

    By how much percentage can a reduction of 5 mmHg in blood pressure decrease the risk of stroke?

    <p>34%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is among the most important and widely used for treating hypertension?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental goal of antihypertensive treatment?

    <p>Prevention of important endpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of drugs lowers blood pressure by different means?

    <p>ACE inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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