Intro to Rational Therapeutics

Question 1

Steps of Rational Therapeutics

Answer 1

1. Make diagnosis with reasonable certainty
   
   2. Understand pathophysiology of disease
   3. Consider therapeutic options
   4. Select and individualise therapy
   5. Monitor chosen endpoints
   6. Maintain therapeutic alliance with the patient

Question 2

Pharmacodynamics vs Pharmacokinetics

Answer 2

Pharmacodynamics: What the drug does to the body
Pharmacokinetics: What the body does to the drug