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Pharmacology 02
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Question | Answer |
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pharmacology | The study of history, sources and physical and chemical properties of drugs. |
Pharmacodynamics | study of biochemical and physiological effects of drugs. |
pharmacokinetics | study of absorption, distribution,metabolism and excretion of drugs. |
pharmacotheraputics | study of how drugs may best be used in the treatment of illnesses. |
uses of drugs | systematic treatment Eg. aspirin to relieve fever. preventative eg. vaccination diagnostic drug eg radiotype dyes. curative drugs eg. antibiotics health maintainamce eg BP meds, insulin contraceptive drugs. |
drug forms | tablet, capsule, troches/ lozenges, suppositories, soultions, suspensions, emulsions, topical,implants, vial, and ampules. |
drug names | chemical name brand name generic name |
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 | 1st federal statute controlling the manufactyre of drugs required all drugs to meet minimal standards of strenght, purity and quality. |
purpose of the controlled substance act of 1970 | classified drubs based on abuse potential. four class; prescription, nonprescription/OTC, investigational and illicit. |