Deck 1 – Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
Viewed as self-sufficient individuals capable of making decisions in their best interests, right to self-determination
RESPECT FOR PERSONS/ AUTONOMY
Obligation to keep research subjects safe
BENEFICENCE
The risks, both physical and psychological, must be recognized and weighs approximately against the perks.
Risk-Benefit Ratio
Mandates that research subjects be chosen fairly
JUSTICE
Describes the drug’s chemical structure
CHEMICAL NAME
Official, nonproprietary name, not owned by any company and universally accepted
GENERIC NAME
Proprietary name, chosen by the drug company and registered as trademark
TRADE/ BRAND NAME
Study of the movement of the drug throughout the body
PHARMACOKINETICS
The first stage of pharmacokinetics: medications enter the body and travel from site of administration into the body’s circulation.
ABSORPTION
When a medicine is delivered appropriately, an unanticipated and potentially harmful pharmacological consequence arises.
ADVERSE EFFECT
The degree to which a drug binds to a receptor.
AFFINITY
A medication that attaches to a “receptor” and has an effect.
AGONIST
The presence of a medication in the bloodstream following administration.
BIOAVAILABILITY
The process through which medicine is dispersed throughout the body; the second phase of pharmacokinetics.
DISTRIBUTION
What are the five (5) important of Rights to Medication Administration
RIGHT PATIENT
RIGHT ROUTE
RIGHT TIME
RIGHT DRUG
RIGHT DOSE