Intro Flashcards
(42 cards)
what is pharmacology
study of drugs that alter functions in living organisms
pharmacotherapy
use of drugs to prevent , diagnose, treat S & S
Where do drugs come from?
synthetic compounds in labs
what is classification based on?
effects on body systems, therapeutic uses, and chemical characteristics
What are prototypes?
individual drugs that represent groups of drugs
What does FDA do?
enforces the law; approves drugs for over the counter
When was the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act passed?
1970
What does the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act do?
regulates manufacturing and distribution of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids
What is schedule 1?
most addictive and NOT accepted
What is schedule 5?
very low potential for abuse and addicition
What does the DEA enforce?
controlled substance act`
What is category A and X for pregnancy medications?
A= safest, X= known danger
What is Beers Criteria?
inappropriate for elderly
What does black box label mean?
strongest warning possible
what is a precaution on drug labels?
a consideration must be taken
What is a warning on drug labels?
serious adverse events have occurred
Where do drug actions occur?
cellular level
What do drugs do to the body?
alter basic process in cells, inhibit normal cell function
What is the purpose of transport pathways?
move drug molecules through the body and across cell membranes to reach adequate concentration
Most meds are given for a ________ effect.
systemic
What is the most common way of transport?
passive diffusion
What is pharmacokinetics?
what the body does to the drug
What are the 4 ways the body does pharmacokinetics?
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
What is absorption?
transmission of a drug from the administration route to the bloodstream
