Deck 1 –Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
Kindness or generosity. An ethical consideration that protects research subjects from harm.
Beneficence
The subject. This is essential to providing safe and accurate medication administration to your patient
Pharmacology
The big three. The principles of Pharmacology.
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacotherapeutic
Fairness. One of the ethical considerations that makes all research subjects fair and equal.
Justice
The scientific name that describes the drug’s chemical structure: atomic and molecular.
Chemical Name
Nonproprietary. To avoid confusion, it is best to use this because any drug can have a number of trade name.
Generic name
Proprietary. Name that is selected by the drug company selling the product. Protected by a copyright
Trade/Brand name
How many rights of medication should you know?
10
Drugs that can be purchased without prescription but safe and appropriate to use. OTC
Ex. Paracetamol
Over the Counter Drugs
What does SAFER abbreviates?
S-peak up
A-sk questions
F-ind facts
E-valuate your choices
R-ead the label
What are 4 processes of Pharmacokinetics in order?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
The movement of a drug from the location of the administration to the bloodstream. Ex. From mouth to bloodstream
Absorption
Give at least 3 routes of medical administration.
Enteral - Oral, Rectal, Sublingual
Parenteral - Intravenus, Intramuscular, Subcutaneus
Other routes - Inhalation, topical, transdermal, intraventicular
Associated with the liver. Metabolizes drug and reduce the amount of active drug before it gets to the target organ
First pass effect
The proportion of a drug available for activity. Mostly happens to oral drugs because of the number of organs that it will pass through
Bioavalability
