Chapter 6: Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pharmacology?
A
The study of drugs, their uses, actions and effects.
2
Q
Why are Drugs used in healthcare?
A
To cure diseases, slow progression and prevent diseases.
3
Q
What does Pharmacology determines?
A
The safety and effectiveness of these drugs.
4
Q
Preventive Drugs are used to?
A
Prevent symptoms, conditions or diseases.
5
Q
Plavix is used to?
A
Prevent blood clots.
6
Q
Therapeutic Drugs are used to?
A
Treat diseases.
7
Q
Synthroid is used to?
A
Treat an underachieve thyroid.
8
Q
Diagnostic Drugs are used in?
A
In conjunction with radiological procedures or medical tests to provide evidence of a disease.
9
Q
What does Dilating drops do?
A
Enlarge the pupils for eye exams.
