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Pharmacology – Introduction Questions Series | سلسلة أسئلة مقدمة علم الأدوية

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Book Description | وصف الكتاب

This third edition of “Pharmacology – Introduction (Questions)” is crafted to meet the needs of undergraduate medical students by providing an integrated question-based approach to understanding basic pharmacological principles. The book includes a wide selection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Essay Questions (SEQs) that assess theoretical knowledge and clinical application alike.

This introductory module covers:

• Pharmacodynamics (e.g., receptor types, drug-receptor interactions, dose-response curves, partial vs full agonists, types of antagonism)

• Pharmacokinetics (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, bioavailability, volume of distribution, clearance, half-life)

• Autonomic Pharmacology

  • Adrenergic System (e.g., sympathomimetics, β-blockers, therapeutic uses and side effects)

  • Cholinergic System (e.g., muscarinic and nicotinic receptors, cholinomimetics, anticholinergics, organophosphate toxicity)

• Enzyme Induction & Inhibition

• Therapeutic Index & Drug Interactions

• Special Topics (e.g., pharmacogenetics, first-pass metabolism, zero vs first-order kinetics)

Each question is designed to simulate real exam settings with clinical correlations, case-based scenarios, and comparative tables, helping students build core understanding and exam readiness.

Included Features:

• Updated to the 3rd Edition (2025)

• Covers all key topics in basic pharmacology and autonomic nervous system drugs

• Organized into chapters with corresponding MCQs and SEQs

• Includes answered essays and diagram-based comparisons

• Peer-reviewed by academic staff from Ain Shams University

Authored by:

Omar Elazab, MBBCh – Ain Shams University
Under supervision of:
Mahmoud Abubakr – Abdullah Lashin – Shymaa Elsayed
(Ain Shams University – Cairo)

Suitable for:

• MBBS / MBBCh students

• Students preparing for system-based pharmacology exams, OSPEs, and early clinical exposure

• A foundational resource before diving into system-specific pharmacology (e.g., cardiovascular, CNS, antimicrobials)