FFM2 - Mini I Flashcards
Pharmacology
Study of substances that will interact with living systems via chemical processes
Drug
Molecule that will bind to target to exert effect
Prototype drug
First form of a drug/medication
Is used to formulate alternative forms
Pharmacokinetics
What body does to drug
Pharmacodynamics
What drug does to body
Toxicology
Science of adverse effects of chemicals on body
Pharmacogenetics
Relationship between persons genetic makeup and response to specific drugs
What is main item that NBME tests on for medication names?
Generic names of medications
Mechanism of action
How drug works to produce change in body
Pharmacologic drug action
Consequences of drug-receptor combination
Pharmacologic effect
Results of drug action
Consequences of drugs own actions
Precaution
Used when medication use should be used with care and careful monitoring of patient
Contraindication
Specific circumstance where medication should NOT be used
Relative Contraindication
Caution needs to be used when 2 meds used together
Benefits outweigh risks
Absolute contraindication
Substance can cause life-threatening and should be avoided
Black box warning
Serious/life threatening risks associated with
Most serious medication warning from FDA
Therapeutic effect
Beneficial consequence of treatment
Adverse event
Harmful/abnormal result form medication
Pregnancy Risk Catagories
A
B
C
D
X
Which pregnancy risk catagories are adverse?
C
D
X
Affinity
Strength of interaction between drug and target
Potency
Amount of drug necessary to produce effect
EC50
Concentration drug needed to produce 50% of max effect
Efficacy
Largest effect achieved with drug, regardless of dosage