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4 categ. of drug act
4 Categories of a drug action
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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) |