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4 categ. of drug act
4 Categories of a drug action
Question | Answer |
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Four Categories of drug action | 1.Stimulation 2.Dpression 3.Replacement 4.Inhibition 5.Irritation |
Stimulation | rate of cell activity or secretion of gland increases |
Depression | Cell activity and function of a specific organ are reduced |
Replacement | replace essential body compounds |
Inhibition | Inhibits or Kills (ex: Antibiotic) |
Irritation | Irritates (ex: laxitives) |