The document discusses various pharmacologic principles including: - Definitions of drug, pharmacology, and drug names - Branches of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacognosy - Pharmacokinetic concepts of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion - Factors that influence drug absorption - Pharmacodynamic concepts of drug action, onset, peak effect, and duration - Types of drug therapies and importance of monitoring for effectiveness and adverse effects