NRSE 2241 - Chapter 5 Study Guide - Exam 1 Questions & Answers Solved 100%

T/F: Pharmacodynamics includes the study of how drugs work - Answer T T/F: Phase 2 of the dose-response relationship starts at the point when the therapeutic effect does not increase with increasing the dose - Answer F T/F: Maximal efficacy is defined as the largest effect that a drug can produce - Answer T T/F: Potency is defined as the dose of drug needed to get the desired effect - Answer T T/F: Two drugs in the same therapeutic class with different recommended doses (2 mg vs 200 mg) can have equal effects - Answer T T/F: A drug that stimulates the transcription factor receptors may not reach a peak therapeutic effect until taken regularly for days to weeks - Answer T T/F: A drug that is selective for specific receptors will produce more unintended effects than a nonselective drug - Answer F T/F: If a drug is selective for specific receptors, it is safe - Answer F T/F: