W3- Lecture- 12.2- Concepts of Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mol
A
Amount of substance
1 mol= 6 x10^23 molecules
2
Q
What is the mass of one mol in grams
A
The molecular weight
3
Q
Draw the law of mass action equation
A
A+R affinity AR efficacy AR(confirmational change)
4
Q
Name a drug that isn’t toxic
A
Trick question they all are
All about balance between therapeutic use and risks
5
Q
What is the therapeutic index ?
What does a high therapeutic index mean
A
Ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic use
The safer the drug
6
Q
Clinical trials and pharmacological studies attempt to prove
A
Efficacy and safety
