Title: Identify general principles of pharmacology.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) (Draft) > Section: Exploring Pharmacology Fundamentals

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?