definitions Flashcards
Pharmacology
study of drugs and their effecrs on living organisms
toxicology
study of harmful or toxic effects of drugs
contraindications
medical conditions, physical conditions or symptoms tat make the drug inadvisable
synergism
enchanced desired effects when taking 2 drugs in combination vs each drugs effects
tolerance
decreased effect of a drug over time
extra label use
using a drug in any way other than the approved way
withdrawal time
amount of time required before a food animal can be slaughtered to remove potential transfer to humans consumption
overdose
toxic effects that occur when too much drug is given or when drug accumulates in body
compounding
manipulation of a drug that is not provided for in the food and drug administration approved drug label
enteral
eating, digesting the drug
ants in your stomach
enteral > ent > ant
Parenteral
bypasses the GI tract and goes directly to the source (IV)
therapeutic action
desired response of drug
therapeutic range
range between the dose causing the minimum effect and adverse effect
therapeutic index (TI)
number that determines a drug’s safety
divide lethal dose by effective dose
effective dose (ED 50)
dose produces desired response in 50% of participants
