Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
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Definition: Administering
A
providing a single dose of medication for immediate use
2
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Definition: dispensing
A
providing pt with a drug in a quantity sufficient for multiple doses
3
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Definition: Pharmacodynamics
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refers to the actions or the effects of a drug on the body
4
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Definition: Pharmacokinetics
A
method by which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized and eliminated or excreted by the body
5
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Definition: Pharmacology
A
branch of science that studies the actions of drugs on biological systems
6
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What is a drug?
A
a chemical agent used in the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of disease
