Iontophoresis

Question 1

Iontophoresis

Answer 1

A therapeutic technique that involves the introduction of ions into the body tissues by means of a direct electrical current (also known as ion transfer

Question 2

Therapeutic window

Answer 2

Refers to the plasma concentrations of the drug, which should fall between a minimum concentration necessary for a theraeutic effect and the maximum effective concentration above which adverse effects may possibly occur

Question 3

Ions

Answer 3

Positively or negatively charged particles

Question 4

Ionization

Answer 4

A process by which soluble compounds such as acids, alkaloids, or salts dissociate or dissolve onto ions that are suspended in some type of solution

Question 5

Electrolytes

Answer 5

Solutions in which ionic movement occurs

Question 6

Electrophoresis

Answer 6

The movement of ions in solution

Question 7

Acidic Reaction

Answer 7

The accumulation of negative ions under the positive pole that produces hydrochloric acid

Question 8

Alkaline Reaction

Answer 8

The accumulation of positive ions under the negative eletrode that produces sodium hydroxide

Question 9

Active Electrode

Answer 9

The electrode that is used to drive ions into the tissues.