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What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
- The study of drug manufacturing processes
- The study of drug regulations and legal aspects
- The study of the effects of drugs on living organisms (correct)
- The study of psychological effects of drugs
Which of the following drugs is classified as addictive?
Which of the following drugs is classified as addictive?
- Penicillin
- Aspirin
- Heroin (correct)
- Tetracycline
What is a defining characteristic of medicinal drugs?
What is a defining characteristic of medicinal drugs?
- They are derived solely from plants
- They are used mainly for recreational purposes
- They always have a legal prescription requirement
- They are used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases (correct)
Which of the following best describes the contributing role of Joseph Lister?
Which of the following best describes the contributing role of Joseph Lister?
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What type of drug is categorized as a hallucinogen?
What type of drug is categorized as a hallucinogen?
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Study Notes
Pharmacology
- The study of drugs is called pharmacology.
- A drug is any substance that alters normal body function.
- Drugs are categorized into two main types: medicinal and addictive.
Medicinal Drugs
- Medicinal drugs are used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.
- Examples include antibiotics and vaccines.
Addictive Drugs
- Addictive drugs make a person dependent on them in harmful ways.
- Examples include morphine and heroin.
Sources of Drugs
- Drugs from Animals: These drugs come from glandular products of animals.
- Examples include fish liver oil and bees wax.
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