Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharmacokinetics?
A
How the body processes a drug (ADME).
2
Q
What does absorption refer to in pharmacokinetics?
A
How the drug enters the bloodstream.
3
Q
What does distribution refer to in pharmacokinetics?
A
How the drug spreads throughout the body.
4
Q
What is metabolism in the context of pharmacokinetics?
A
How the body breaks down the drug (mainly in the liver).
5
Q
What does excretion mean in pharmacokinetics?
A
How the drug leaves the body (mainly through urine or feces).
6
Q
What is pharmacodynamics?
A
How drugs affect the body (mechanism of action).
7
Q
What is the therapeutic index?
A
The margin between effective and toxic doses.
