basics of pathopharm Flashcards
lipophilic drugs
more easily absorbed and distributed
hydrophilic drugs
more easily excerted
absorption
time for drug to reach systemic circulation
therapeutic index
ratio between median therapeutic and toxic dose
distribution
transport through the body to target tissues
unbound drugs
effective
bound drugs
not effective
metabolism
prepares drug for excretion
primary organ of excretion
kidneys
Cmax
highest concentration of drug in blood
affinity
strength
efficacy
effectiveness
potency
strength
potency of 20mg vs 10mg drug
10mg is higher potency
confusion, hyperthermia, tachycardia, tachypnea
ASA toxidrome
abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea
acetaminophen toxidrome
bradypnea, apnea, bradycardia, pupil constriction
opiate toxidrome
agitation, tachypnea, tachycardia, hyperthermia
cocaine/stimulant toxidrome