HTHSCI 2C06 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Nephrotoxicity, Hepatotoxicity, Ototoxicity

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HTHSCI 2C06
• Professor: Hannon

Document Summary

The third component of health sciences 2 is pharmacology. This is the study of drugs and their action on cells, organs and systems. You will learn about various drug classifications and specific drugs related to specific disorders. The content in the subsequent units is directly applicable to your clinical experience and your nursing theory course. http://www. icp. org. nz/ In this unit you are beginning your study of drugs. To help you answer the following questions refer to the introductory chapter in your basic pharmacology text. Drugs can be classified according to: how they act, the effect they cause the chemical ingredients in the drug. Rather than learning each one individually, you will learn about the classifications of drugs, and then look at individual differences for specific drugs. The two most common names for a drug are its generic name and its trade name: define the following terms related to pharmacology and drug administration: