Chapter 1- Foundations Of Pharmacology

Question 0

Define drugs

Answer 0

Drugs are chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms.

Question 1

Define pharmacology

Answer 1

Deals with the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms

Question 2

What is the chemical name of a drug?

Answer 2

The chemical constitution of the drug and exact placing of its atoms or molecular groupings

Question 3

Define medicine

Answer 3

Therapeutic drugs. Used to prevent and treat disease.

Question 4

What is proprietary

Answer 4

Name of a drug that is registered and used by owner of the drug who is usually the manufacturer.

Question 5

List the therapeutic methods

Answer 5

Drug Therapy
Diet Therapy
Physiology Therapy
Psychology Therapy

Question 6

Most common why drugs are classified?

Answer 6

Classified by body systems affected

Question 7

List how drugs are classified

Answer 7

Therapeutic use
Chemical action
As prescription or nonprescription

Question 8

What are recreational drugs?

Answer 8

Drugs used for non-therapeutic purposes. Illegal drugs