PHARMACOLOGY LECTURE 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY, PHARMAKINETICS, AND PHARMACODYNAMICS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A

PHARMACOLOGY LECTURE 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
PHARMACOLOGY, PHARMAKINETICS, AND
PHARMACODYNAMICS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Pharmacology Definition Correct Ans- the study of drugs and their
interactions with the human body


Drug definition Correct Ans- any chemical agent that affects living
protoplasm


Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Correct Ans- any response to a drug
which is harmful and unintended


occurs at doses used for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment


side effects, drug allergies ,and drug interactions


Pharmacokinetics processes Correct Ans- the absorption, distribution,
metabolism, and elimination of drugs


ADME Correct Ans- Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination

, pharmacokinetics definition Correct Ans- the action of the body on a
drug


absorption is... Correct Ans- the movement of a drug from its site of
administration into the central compartment and the extent to which this
occurs


effects of solid capsules and absorption Correct Ans- solid dosage forms
require dissolution of the capsule first, then absorption can occur


passive transport Correct Ans- diffusion from higher to lower
concentration


active transport Correct Ans- against a concentration gradient, requires
energy


absorption and stomach Correct Ans- some medications need an empty
stomach for basic environment, some need an acidic environment


after absorption comes Correct Ans- distribution


distribution Correct Ans- drug is transported to a site where it reacts
with various bodily tissues and/or receptors