Pharmacology Quiz

___________________ is the scientific study of the origin, nature, chemistry, effects, and uses of drugs.

___________________ or Clinical Pharmacology is the branch of pharmacology that uses drugs to treat, prevent, and diagnose diseases.

The process of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs by the body is called ___________________.

The biochemical and physical effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action are referred to as ___________________.

___________________ drugs legally require a medical prescription to be dispensed.

___________________ drugs can be obtained without a prescription.

The ___________________ name of a drug is its scientific name based on molecular structure.

The ___________________ name of a drug is the nonproprietary name, often shorter and simpler.

The ___________________ name of a drug is its brand name or trademark name.

___________________ is a list of conditions for which a drug should not be given.