Pharmacology — definition?
Study of drugs, their effects, mechanisms, and interactions.
Drug Classifications — role?
Organize medications by structure, mechanism, or use for safe prescribing.
Pharmacokinetics — processes?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs.
Pharmacology — definition?
Study of drugs, their effects, mechanisms, and interactions.
Pharmacokinetics — processes?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME).
Pharmacodynamics — focus?
Drug effects and mechanisms of action.
Adverse Drug Reactions — types?
Predictable (Type A) and unpredictable (Type B).
Therapeutic Index — measure?
Drug safety; toxic dose divided by effective dose.
Controlled Substances — classification?
Schedules I-V based on abuse potential.
Drug Class — definition?
Group of drugs with similar structure or effects.
Answer 9 questions on Fundamentals of Pharmacology.
1. What is pharmacology?
2. According to drug classifications, heroin is classified under which schedule of controlled substances?
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