Identify general principles of pharmacology.

Identification should include the

• uses, properties, effects, and applications of drugs in the body for medical purposes
• drug’s action in the body
• potential side effects/interactions
• resulting activity, which may be selective or non-selective.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to understand the pharmacology of drugs?
• What are the possible effects of using medication without understanding the pharmacology of the drug?
• How is receptor activation responsible for pharmacologic response in the body?
• What are the differences between side effects and contraindications?