Ch. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Bioavailability
A
% of drug dosage absorbed
2
Q
Drug Dependence
A
reliance on a drug, characterized by physical &/or psychological dependence
3
Q
Drug Addiction
A
drug abuse & dependence characterized by compulsive behavior
4
Q
Drug Absorption
A
from site of administration into bloodstream
5
Q
Drug Distribution
A
from bloodstream into tissues and organs
6
Q
Drug Metabolism
A
aka biotransformation; chemical alteration of drugs in the body
7
Q
DMMS
A
drug microsomal metabolizing system; enzymes in the liver responsible for drug metabolism
8
Q
Enzyme Induction
A
stimulation of DMMS via administration of certain drugs
9
Q
Enzyme Inhibition
A
inhibition of DMMS via administration of certain drugs
10
Q
First-Pass Metabolism
A
when drugs undergo significant metabolism in the liver during first pass through
