Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs
A)pharmacokinetics
B)pharmacology
C)Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
D)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
E)receptor
F)rectal administration
G)side effect
H)sublingual administration
I)synergism
J)syringe

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Pharmacology is the study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs.

Answer: A 
 Pharmacokinetics is the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body.

Answer: C 
 The Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is a comprehensive reference guide that provides information on prescription drugs, including their uses, side effects, dosages, and interactions.

Answer: D 
 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency that oversees the approval and regulation of drugs, medical devices, and other healthcare products in the United States.

Answer: E 
 A receptor is a protein on a cell that binds to a specific molecule, such as a drug, and triggers a biological response.

Answer: F 
 Rectal administration is a route of drug administration in which a drug is inserted into the rectum, typically in the form of a suppository, to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Answer: G 
 A side effect is an unintended and often undesirable response to a drug, such as nausea or dizziness.

Answer: H 
 Sublingual administration is a route of drug administration in which a drug is placed under the tongue and absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes.

Answer: I 
 Synergism is an interaction between two or more drugs that enhances or potentiates their effects when given together.

Answer: J 
 A syringe is a medical device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids from the body, typically consisting of a narrow tube with a plunger for pushing or withdrawing a piston.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions