Chapter 4 - Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Clinical Pharmacology
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Clinical Pharmacology
Chapter 4 - Introduction to Clinical
Pharmacology Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Pharma reps need a solid understanding of 3 things - answer1.) Anatomy
2.) Physiology
3.) Clinical pharmacology
Anatomy - answerthe study of the basic structures of the body
Physiology - answerthe study of ...
Pharmacokinetics - answer✔Study of how a drug is processed by the body, with emphasis on
the time required for absorption, duration of action, distribution, and method of excretion
ie: study of how the body effects drugs
Drug (defined by US law) - answer✔and substance (other than food or device intended for use
in the diagnosis, cure, relief, treatment, or prevention of disease) intended to affect the structure
or function of the body.
simple definition: any chemical substance that affects the body and its processes
Drugs divided into 2 categories - answer✔prescription and non-prescription drugs
Every drug has at least 3 names: - answer✔1.) chemical name
2.) a generic (nonproprietary or official) name
3.) trade (proprietary or brand) name
Chemical name - answer✔describes atomic or molecular structure of the drug
Generic name - answer✔all have the same ending
ex: all beta blockers (high blood pressure drugs) end in -olol
Trade name - answer✔chosen by the pharmaceutical company
Pharma sales reps responsibilities include knowledge and understanding of the following: -
answer✔-why your drug should be ordered
-name (generic and trade) and drug classification
-intended or proposed use of your drugs
-effects on the body of your pharmacology product
-contraindictions
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