OPT 202 Introduction to Pharmacology questions and answers Graded A+

OPT 202 Introduction to Pharmacology questions and answers Graded A+ Pharmacology the study of ingested substances that alter bodily functions when introduced into an organism describe what clinical pharmacology is how do we use medications to help our patients T/F: ALL medications have side-effects true! even OTC meds (but not every patient will experience every side effect) what is the challenge in regards to prescribing medications? to determine the risk/benefit ratio of the drug for the individual patient what do toxic reactions depend on mostly? organ system health and other medications that a patient is taking All therapies promoted as health-enhancing should meet which standards? same standards of efficacy and safety as conventional dr