CHAPTER 3: LIFESPAN CONSIDERATIONS Flashcards
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active transport
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the active (energy-requireing) movement of a s substance between different tissues via pumping mechanisms contained within cell membranes
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diffusion
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the passive movement of a substance (e.g. drug) between different tissues from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration
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elderly
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pertaining to a person who is 65 years of age or older
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neonate
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pertaining to a person younger than 1 month of age; newborn infant
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nomogram
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a graphic tool for estimating drug dosages using various body measurements
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pediatric
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pertaining to a person who is 12 years of age or younger
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polypharmacy
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the use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problems
