Covers the following lectures in Week 1: General Principles Lectures by Dr. Stewart Clark:
- Introduction to Pharmacology lectures 1, 2 [terms 1-17]
- Pharmacokinetic lectures 1-5 [terms 18-49]
- Pharmacodynamic lectures 1-5 [terms 50-69]
drug CORRECT ANS-any agent that affects the living process, including chemicals that
mimic or antagonize endogenous substances; essentially any compound that can affect living
processes
pharmacology CORRECT ANS-the study of the properties and reactions of drugs, especially
in relation to their therapeutic value; encompasses multiple disciplines including chemistry,
cell biology, physiology, and therapeutics
pharmacokinetics CORRECT ANS-the study of drug movement throughout the body and
what the body does to the drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination)
pharmacodynamics CORRECT ANS-how drugs work, the mechanism of action
, PMY 302 Block 1 Week 1; Questions & Answers
agonist CORRECT ANS-can activate receptors and thus elicit a biological effect
antagonist CORRECT ANS-have affinity for a receptor but can't activate it, bind to/occupy
receptors and block access of agonists, thereby reducing the effects of agonists
dose CORRECT ANS-amount of medication administered at a single time
response CORRECT ANS-effect of a drug on the body, including both intended and
unintended effects
pharmacogenomics CORRECT ANS-examines how an individual's genetic makeup affects
their response to drugs
contraindications CORRECT ANS-pre-existing medical conditions or drug treatments that
may prevent the safe use of a drug
idiosyncrasy CORRECT ANS-peculiarity of constitution or temperament, an individual
hypersensitivity
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