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What is the study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms?

Terms in this set (47) Pharmacology is the study of: drugs and their interactions with living organisms. The word pharmacology comes from: The Greek word pharmakon and a suffix meaning the study of. Drugs have three medical uses.

How many medical uses does a drug have?

Drugs have three medical uses. Which of the following is NOT one of those uses?

What is an OTC drug?

An OTC drug is defined as a drug that can be purchased without a prescription and is generally considered safe for consumers to use if the label's directions and warnings are followed carefully and all warnings are heeded.

Which government agency regulates prescription drugs?

The FDA regulates prescription drugs, but the DEA regulates over-the-counter drugs.

What is the drug used to treat congestive heart failure?

The drug digoxin (Lanoxin) that is used today to treat congestive heart failure was derived from the ________.

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