Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Pharmacokinetics?
A
What the body does to the drug
2
Q
What is the definition of Pharmacodynamics?
A
The effect the drug has on the body
3
Q
Who is responsible for the approval of new drugs and oversight of drugs already on the market?
A
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
4
Q
Who classifies drugs into 5 schedules based on their potential for abuse?
A
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
5
Q
T/F: Drug developers, or sponsors, must submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to FDA before beginning clinical research
A
True
