Pharmacology
Principles of pharmacology, drug classes and actions, and safe medicines use in Ghana for university students.
About Pharmacology on DigiTransact Mastermind
Principles of pharmacology, drug classes and actions, and safe medicines use in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 6 Pharmacology skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 36 Pharmacology questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Pharmacology work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 Pharmacology skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Pharmacology practice sets you should be able to:
- Pharmacology Basics: What drugs are and how they act.
- Common Drug Classes: Major groups of medicines and their uses.
- Rational Drug Use: Using medicines safely and wisely.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Pharmacology question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Antibiotics are used to treat
- bacterial infections
- all viruses
- broken bones
- hunger
Working: Antibiotics kill or stop the growth of bacteria.
Pharmacology is the study of
- drugs and their effects on the body
- rocks and minerals
- planets
- buildings
Working: Pharmacology studies how drugs interact with living systems.
Medicines should ideally be taken
- as prescribed by a qualified health professional
- in random amounts
- only when shared with friends
- without any advice
Working: Correct prescribing and use keep patients safe.
Main topics and skills
Pharmacology is organised into 3 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Principles of Pharmacology
Drug Classes & Actions
Safe Medicines Use in Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Pharmacology suit?
Pharmacology currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Pharmacology organised here?
The Pharmacology bank is grouped into 3 groups such as Principles of Pharmacology, Drug Classes & Actions and Safe Medicines Use in Ghana, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Pharmacology questions are there?
The bank holds 36 Pharmacology questions spread over 6 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The Pharmacology skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
Can I read Pharmacology pages without signing in?
No account is needed to read a Pharmacology skill page. Create a free one when you want progress kept between visits rather than starting again each time.
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