NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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The study of drugs is called
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pharmacognosy
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pharmacology
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pharmacodynamics
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pharmacokinetics
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the broadest sense, pharmacology is the study of how chemical agents, both natural and synthetic (i.e., drugs) affect biological systems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Any substance (other than food) that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Drugs can also affect how the brain and the rest of the body work and cause changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior.
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