Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a drug
A
A drug is any substance or product taken and intended to be used to modify or explore the physiological system or pathological state for the benefit of the recipient
2
Q
What are the two categories of drugs
A
Prescription drugs
OTC drugs
3
Q
What’s pharmacology
A
It’s the study of the action, mechanisms, uses and adverse effects of drugs
4
Q
What are the branches of pharmacology
A
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
