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Explain the difference between the generic and proprietary name of a drug and be able to identify each when presented with a medication Define the meaning of drug class and give some examples of a class of drugs Where possible, be able to identify the class a drug belongs to based on its generic name - you will develop this objective as the course proceeds and you learn more drug classes and generic drug names. Define the term pharmacodynamics and identify which drug characteristles are pharmacodynamic characteristics. List the molecular sites to which drugs usually bind in order to have their effects, and use this to determine at which site commonly used drugs act. Understand the meaning of the term agonist, and what an agonist does Differentiate between a natural ligand and an agonist at a receptor Understand the meaning of the term antagonist, and what an antagonist does Explain the difference between pharmacological and non pharmacological antagonism, and between functional, chemical and pharmacokinetic Explain how a person's response to a drug can change with long term use of the drug antagonism Define polypharmacy and the risks associated with it. Briefly explain how a prescription drug is made available in Australia Outline how the development of drugs and the drugs coming onto the market have altered over the years