Class 1: Pharmacology Flashcards
pharmacology
the study of medicines. how a drug is administered and how the body responds to it and where the drug travels to in the body
canadian food and drug act
says that the manufacturers are required to continue to monitor the drugs safety and effects and report undesirable effects.
chemical name
provides exact description of the medications composition and molecular structure
generic name
given by the manufacturer that first develops the medication. the proper name of the drug ingredient.
trade name
the name assigned by the company marketing the drug
controlled drugs and substances act
legislation that regulates controlled substances such as narcotics. prescribers have to follow standards of practice and legislation to prescribe these drugs. controls the import, production, export, distribution, and possession of these substances.
pharmacodynamics
the way a drugs affects the body
pharmacokinetics
what the body does to a drug
canadian drug legislation
when a product is offered for sale in canada to treat or prevent diseases or symptoms, it is regulated under the food and drugs act
medication
a substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, relief, or prevention of health alterations. the form determines the route of administration
medication classification
indicates the effect of the medication on a body system, the symptoms the medication relieves, or medications effects.
drug sources
chemicals used in the manufacture of drugs are derived from 4 sources
- plants (foxgloves, poppies)
- animals (insulin from pigs, horse urine for menopausal women)
- minerals (lithium, sodium)
- synthetics (didnt occur naturally, made in a lab)
tid
three times a day
bid
two times a day
qid
four times a day
