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What is pharmacology?

The study of drugs (chemicals) that alter functions in the living organisms



What are the four different effects in pharmacology?



1. Local

2. Systemic

3. Acute

4. Chronic



What is drug therapy?

Use of drugs to prevent, diagnose or treat signs and symptoms, and diseases.

, What are medications?

Drugs given for therapeutic purposes



What are the 4 drug sources in pharmacology?

Plants, animals, minerals, and synthetic compounds



What are prototypes?

The firs drug in a particular drug classification



What is the generic name of a drug?

Lower case name, usually harder to pronounce. Related to the chemical name independent of the

manufacturer. Often indicated the drug group.



What is the brand name?

Upper case name, trade name, and name is designated by the company that manufactures the

drug. Ex: Advil and Motrin



What is the difference between a prescription and an over the counter medication?

Prescriptions require a written order whereas over the counter medications do NOT require a

written order.