Understanding Pharmacology: Drugs and Interactions
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What is the study of drugs from plant sources called?

  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmacognosy (correct)
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Which branch of pharmacology deals with the use of drugs in prevention and treatment of diseases?

  • Therapeutics (correct)
  • Posology
  • Pharmacy
  • Toxicology
  • What is the study of drug dosage known as?

  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Posology (correct)
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Which branch of pharmacology focuses on the epidemiological study of drug adverse effects?

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

    What branch of pharmacology involves the study of drug effect in humans?

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

    Chemotherapy – is the use of chemicals for ______ treatment

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

    Toxicology – is the study of poisons and adverse drug ______

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

    Posology – is the study of drug ______

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

    Pharmacy – is the science of identification, compounding and ______ of drugs

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

    Pharmacovigilance – it deals with the epidemiological study of drug adverse ______

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

    Study Notes

    Pharmacology Branches

    • The study of drugs from plant sources is called Phytomedicine or Pharmacognosy.
    • Pharmaceutical therapy is the branch of pharmacology that deals with the use of drugs in prevention and treatment of diseases.

    Drug Dosage and Effects

    • Posology is the study of drug dosage.
    • Clinical pharmacology is the branch of pharmacology that focuses on the study of drug effects in humans.

    Adverse Effects and Toxicology

    • Pharmacovigilance is the branch of pharmacology that involves the epidemiological study of drug adverse effects.
    • Toxicology is the study of poisons and adverse drug reactions.

    Drug Development and Dispensing

    • Pharmacy is the science of identification, compounding, and dispensing of drugs.
    • Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals for cancer treatment.

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    Explore the study of drugs and their effects on living systems, including their sources, actions, and benefits for patients. Learn about the different branches of pharmacology, such as chemotherapy and toxicology.

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