Intro to Pharmacology

Question 1

Define: Pharmacology

Answer 1

the study of medications or drugs

Question 2

Define: Drugs

Answer 2

Substance capable of producing a biologic response

Question 3

Define: Medication

Answer 3

A drug given for the purpose of producing a therapeutic response

Question 4

Define: Pharmacotherapeutics

Answer 4

Using medications to prevent disease and treat suffering

Question 5

Drug class: Traditional medications

Answer 5

produced by pharmaceutical manufacturers

Question 6

Drug class: Biologics

Answer 6

Agents produced by animal cells and microorganisms (eg. hormones, antibodies, vaccines)