PHARMACOLOGY Assignment

1. Define various terminologies used in Pharmacology.

2. Explain the nature and sources of drugs.

3. Expain the following pharmacodynamics as used in pharmacology;

Mechanism of drug action

Dose relation ship

Pharmacokinetics which include;

Absorption

Distribution

Metabolism

And excretion (ADME) of drugs.

4. Explain the theoretical pharmacokinetics of the following;

Half-life

Order of kinetics

Steady state plasma concentration.

5. Describe the factors affecting drug action and adverse drug reactions.

6. What do you understand by the new drug development and evaluation.