Flashcard on the History of Pharmacology

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What is pharmacology?

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The study of how drugs affect biological systems.

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What is pharmacodynamics?

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The study of the effects of drugs on the body.

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What is pharmacokinetics?

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The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs.

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What is pharmacogenomics?

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The study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs.

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What is a common misconception about botanicals compared to manufactured drugs?

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They can also be toxic.

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What has led to the irrational use of ineffective remedies in the public?

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Inaccurate information.

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What should all therapies promoted as health-enhancing meet?

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The same standards as drugs.

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What is the role of companion regulatory proteins on receptors?

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They enhance receptor function.

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What is the difference between a drug and a botanical?

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Drugs are manufactured and standardized, while botanicals are derived from plants and may vary in composition.

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What is the importance of clinical trials in pharmacology?

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They assess the safety and efficacy of drugs before they are approved for public use.