Intro to Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of pharmacology?
A
The mechanisms and actions of drugs
2
Q
What is the definition of therapeutics?
A
The treatment of disease using drugs
3
Q
What is a drug?
A
A substance that when introduced into the body produces a biological effect
4
Q
What three things are drugs classified on?
A
- Their physiochemical properties
- The target to which they bind
- The clinical outcome they produce
5
Q
Give three examples of medication types
A
- Injections
- Tablets and capsules
- Spot ons
6
Q
Name three Excipients
A
- Binder
- Distegrent
- Lubricant
