Pharmacology Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of pharmacology with these engaging questions! by Tiffany 1 What is the primary role of pharmacology? a Study of drug action and effects on living organisms. b Study of human anatomy. c Study of nutrition. d Study of chemical reactions. 2 What is a pharmacokinetic process? a The study of how drugs move through the body. b The study of drug interactions. c The study of drug side effects. d The study of drug formulations. 3 Which term describes the effect of a drug at its target site? a Pharmacotherapy. b Pharmacokinetics. c Pharmacodynamics. d Pharmacogenomics. 4 What is bioavailability? a The duration of drug action. b The total amount of drug in the body. c The proportion of a drug that enters circulation when introduced. d The rate of drug metabolism. 5 Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism? a Heart. b Kidney. c Lungs. d Liver. 6 What does the term 'half-life' refer to? a The time taken for the concentration of a drug to reduce by half. b The time for a drug to be eliminated. c The time for a drug to reach peak concentration. d The time for a drug to take effect. 7 What is an adverse drug reaction? a A drug's mechanism of action. b A drug's therapeutic effect. c An unwanted or harmful reaction to a drug. d A beneficial effect of a drug. 8 What is the purpose of a drug's therapeutic index? a To evaluate drug absorption. b To measure the safety margin of a drug. c To assess drug cost-effectiveness. d To determine drug efficacy. 9 Which class of drugs is used to relieve pain? a Analgesics. b Antihistamines. c Antibiotics. d Antidepressants. 10 What is the primary function of antibiotics? a To kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. b To lower blood pressure. c To reduce inflammation. d To relieve pain.
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