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PHAR100 - Module 01 Overview Exam 2024-2025Phase 3 Clinical Trials A stage of drug development when the safety and efficacy of a drug are
being tested in larger populations.
Efficacy The extent to which a drug produces its intended, beneficial effect.
Potency Relates to the quantity of a drug that is required to produce an effective dose.
Therapeutic Range Provides both the safe and effective dosage or range of drug levels in the
body with desired effect, without toxicity.
Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER The study of the passage of the drug into, through and out of the
body.
Adverse Drug Reactions - ANSWER Any unwanted or harmful reaction that occurs after the
drug has been administered.
Drug-Drug Interactions - ANSWER A change in the drug's effect upon its interaction with
another drug.
Central Nervous System (CNS) - ANSWER That part of the nervous system that includes the
brain and spinal cord.
Nerve Impulses - ANSWER Electrical signals that course along neurons to convey information
throughout the body.
Drug Action - ANSWER The way in which a drug interacts with targets in the body to exert its
,effect.
Drug Development - ANSWER The process by which a new drug is brought to market including
preclinical and clinical testing.
Clinical Trials - ANSWER Research studies conducted on people to assess the efficacy and
safety of a drug.
Historical use of Drugs- ANSWER The use of the ancient civilizations influencing modern times
on pharmacology.
Toxicity- ANSWER The extent to which a chemical can cause harm to an organism.
Physiological Aspects- ANSWER Those functions and processes of the body that drugs may
alter or restore.
Pharmacological Aspects- ANSWER The study of effects and mechanisms of action.
Policy of Academic Integrity - ANSWER A code at Queen's University prohibiting the release of
course materials to students unauthorized to receive them.
Drug Advertising - ANSWER The promotion and advertising of pharmaceutical products to both
consumers and health professionals.
Drug Trials - ANSWER Research studies conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of new
drugs.
Drug Variability - ANSWER A condition occurring when different individuals respond to drugs
differently because of genetic, environmental, or other factors.
, Pharmacology - ANSWER The study of drug action and effects on organisms.
Opium - ANSWER The drug obtained from the opium poppy, source of morphine.
Morphine - ANSWER A component of opium, a potent pain reliever, 10% of opium.
Codeine - ANSWER A component of opium, 0.5% of opium, found in Tylenol-3 ®.
Ebers Papyrus - ANSWER Ancient Egyptian text on the use of drugs, 1550 B.C.
Senna - ANSWER Purgative drug mentioned in Ebers Papyrus.
Ma Huang - ANSWER Chinese drug for coughs, source of ephedrine.
Ephedrine - ANSWER From Ma Huang, is used for treating asthma and congestion.
Curare - ANSWER A plant poison; Indigenous Peoples used it for arrows.
Ergot - ANSWER A poisonous fungus responsible for violent epidemics in the past
Ergotamine - ANSWER The drug produced from ergot; used to treat migraines.
Ergonovine - ANSWER Controls postpartum bleeding but not used to induce labor
Paracelsus - ANSWER A 16th-century physician, said that all substances can act as poisons.
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