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Lecture 6: Psychopharmacology Flashcards

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non-medicinal drug

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can be defined as something, often an illegal substance, that causes addiction

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medicinal drugs

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substances that can be recognized by an official pharmacopeia
- intended for the treatment of diseases

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psychoactive drugs

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chemical substances that pass through the blood-brain barrier and reach the central nervous system to change something there

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pharmaceutical drugs

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substances used to diagnose/treat/prevent diseases or affect the structure/function of the body

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psychopharmacology

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the study that deals with the effect of drugs

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class A

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these drugs are considered the most harmful
- includes heroin, methadone, crack, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and crystal meth

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class B

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these drugs are considered less harmful than class A drugs
- include amphetamines, barbiturates, and dihydrocodeine
- some class B are reclassified to class A when prepared for injection (amphetamines, dihydrocodeine, and codeine)

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class C

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these drugs are considered the least harmful of the controlled drugs
- bezodiazepines and steroids

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pharmacokinetics

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deals with the factors that influence a drug
- what the body does with the drug
- route of administration, rate of absorption, termination of drug action, and elimination of the drug are important

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pharmacodynamics

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what the drug does to the body

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oral (PO) route of administration

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through the mouth
- the drug must be lipid-soluble
- rate of absorption influenced by the contents of the stomach

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rectal (PR) route of administration

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administered into the rectum
- route is irregular, unpredictable, and incomplete

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aerosol route of administration

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inhaled through the lungs
- allow for rapid delivery of the drug molecules to the brain

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transdermal (TD) route of administration

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through the skin

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transmucosal (TM) route of administration

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administration through the mucous membranes
- intranasally (nose)
- sublingually (under tongue)

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parenteral route of administration

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does not go through the gastrointestinal system

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intravenous route of administration

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when a drug is delivered directly to the bloodstream and therefore reaches the brain very quickly

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subcutaneous (SC) route of administration

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when the drug is delivered just under the skin
- slow and depends on the blood supply to the area of injection

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intreperitoneal (IP) route of administration

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the drug is delivered through the abdominal wall into the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity)

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intramuscular (IM) route of administration

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the drug is administered into the muscle

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intrathecal route of administration

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the drug is injected into the subarachnoid space in the spinal canal, reaching the cerebrospinal fluid

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intracerebroventricular (ICV) route of administration

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the drug is delivered to the ventricles of the brain
- performed in animals

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epidural route of administration

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the drug is delivered to the epidural space

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distribution of ingested drugs

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the stomach and intestines must actively absorb it
- first passes through the blood vessels to the liver
- there is a separate blood vessel system that first passes through the liver and only then to the rest of the body
- the liver can transform the drug and therefore a smaller percentage can be measured in the blood than was initially taken

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cell membrane

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the drug must pass through the phospholipid cell membrane to enter the cell
- fat-soluble drugs can easily pass through the cell membrane, but many drugs are not fat-soluble

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walls of the capillaries

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to enter the cell, the drug must leave the capillaries
- thin and formed by a single layer of cells
- between the cells are small holes that allow the exchange of small molecules

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blood-brain barrier

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has 2 major components, capillaries and glial cells
- in the brain, capillaries are tightly packed together and covered by a glial sheath made by astrocytes
- all psychoactive drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier

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placental barrier

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the placenta connects the mother to the fetus
- the point where drugs that the mother has taken can be passed on to the unborn child
- drugs crossing this barrier can have devastating effects on the development of the fetus

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exit routes of drugs

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  • kidneys (most common)
  • lungs
  • bile
  • skin
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two phases of biotransformation (hepatic metabolism)

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phase 1: involves the oxidation of the drug
- the liver converts it into a compound that is less fat-soluble and also less active
phase 2: involves the combination (conjugation) of the drug and a small molecule by the liver
- small molecules, such as glucuronide that are important in inactivating the drug, produce a metabolite that is highly ionized (slow/passive)

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the renal system

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processes hydrophilic drugs and those that have undergone hepatic biotransformation

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half-life of drugs

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the time it takes for the drug concentration to drop by 50% and then by 50% again
- first half-life, then second half-life

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shape and charge of binding protein

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determine which ligands will bind

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ligand

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is a molecule that binds to a receptor

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high-affinity binding site

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the ligand binds to this site more easily because the protein has both the right shape and charge

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intermediate-affinity binding site

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the ligand matches the receptor in shape, but not in charge (e.g. both negatively charged)

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low-affinity binding site

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the ligand cannot bind to the receptor because they do not match in shape and charge

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saturation

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occurs at the time when 2 receptors can bind to the same ligand

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non-competitive drug

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does not bind to the same site as the neurotransmitter, so they can both bind

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competitive drug

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wants to bind to the same site as the neurotransmitter, so there is competition

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efficacy

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the property of a ligand that changes the target cell after binding
- subject to interpretation by cells and it is the interaction of drug and cell that result in the observed drug/receptor activity

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agonists

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full agonists facilitate action at the synapse
- produces the full maximal response capacity of the cell

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antagonists (blockers)

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inhibit the activity of a neurotransmitter at the synapse
- can block receptors by binding to the same site as the endogenous agonist (orthosteric), or by binding to a separate site and changing the conformation of the receptor (allosteric)

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orthosteric antagonism

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where the drug completely blocks the agonist effect without any degree of the antagonism (all or nothing)
- competitive

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allosteric antagonist

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can modulate drug effects without resorting to all or nothing principles
- non-competitive

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partial agonists

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function somewehere between full agonist and a full antagonist
- binds to the receptor, preventing other ligands from binding, but only has reduced efficacy at the receptor to produce a functional and biochemical change
- cause agonism at low doses when no other agonist is present
- cause antagonism when a full agonist is present

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inverse agonists

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produce a response opposite to that of an agonist
- antagonists inhibit a response (produce no response)
- inverse agonists produce an opposite (negative) effect

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precursur-preloading drugs

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these drugs improve the synthesis and increase the turnover of a neurotransmitter by acting as a precursor in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter
- provide some of the ingredients for a neurotransmitter, such as a percursor to dopamine
- one of the main therapies used in patients with Parkinson’s disease

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synthesis inhibition

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drugs can interrupt and inhibit synthesis, preventing a neurotransmitter from being made

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storage prevention

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once synthesized, drugs can prevent the neurotransmitter from being stored in the vesicle

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enhance neurotransmitter release

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drugs can enhance the release of neurotransmitters from presynaptic terminals

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postsynaptic stimulation

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drugs can act on the postsynaptic receptor and mimic endogenous neurotransmitters

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postsynaptic antagonism

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a drug can act on the postsynaptic receptor to block the action of endogenous neurotransmitters (an antagonist)

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stimulation and antagonism of the autoreceptor

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drugs can act at the autoreceptor to provide false feedback on synaptic activity

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drugs that block reuptake

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the level of neurotransmitters can be increased by drugs, which act at the reuptake transporter
- prevents the neurotransmitter from being removed from the synapse (blocking the metabolic escape route)

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inhibition of metabolism

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drugs can prevent the neurotransmitter from being metabolized

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multiple sites of drug action

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drugs often act in multiple locations, which may lead to increased therapeutic efficacy, but may also contribute to neurotoxicity and adverse effects

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stimulants
- psychostimulants

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include cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, and caffeine

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cocaine

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a dopamine transporter (DAT) agonist and requires an action potential to release dopamine before it can be effective
- blocks the DAT, preventing the reuptake of dopamine into the synapse
- if it cannot be reabsorbed, it remains in the synapse and remains available to stimulate receptors

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amphetamine

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currently used in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD, but is also used by the military to keep personnel awake and alert
- works by increasing dopamine release from the presynaptic neuron

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nicotine

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acts on ACh receptors called nicotine receptors
- the activation of these receptors underlie the addictive nature of smoking
- stimulation of nicotinic receptors at the ventral temental area means that nicotine facilitates the release of dopamine in a similar manner to that of amphetamine

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caffeine

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has multiple effects, including the blockage of benzodiazepines at GABA-A receptors, the stimulation of calcium release, and the blockade of adenosine receptors

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depressants

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opioids, alcohol, anxiolytics

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opioids

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drugs that interact with endogenous neuropeptides (pain-relieving)
- opiates are CNS depressants and produce postsynaptic, axoaxonic and presynaptic inhibition
- heroin (diacetylmorphine) crosses the blood-brain barrier quickly (makes more morphine in the brain)

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alcohol

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a complex molecule with a broad spectrum of action, but the net effect is CNS depression
- the effects of alcohol are also dose-dependent with disinhibition and euphoria as characteristics at low doses
- deterioration of numerous cognitive and motor functions is characteristics at higher doses

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anxiolytics

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drugs used to treat anxiety include CNS depressants
- the action of these drugs targets the GABA receptor
- it is the GABA-A receptor that mediates the anxiolytic effects of the drugs
- Diazepam (Valium): a benzodiazepine agonist

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mind-altering drugs

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hallucinogens, cannabinoids

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hallucinogens

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mind-altering drugs that cause perceptual and cognitive changes
- LSD: symptoms include dizziness, restlessness, optical distortions, dreamlike state, feelings similar to intoxcation, a kaleidoscope of colors, and exaggerated imagination (higher doses cause dissociation and hallucinations)
- mescaline: has serotonergic effects
- psilocybin (magic mushrooms): has serotonergic effects
- ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP): psychedelic drugs that target glutamate as their site of action

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cannabinoids

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main active component of cannabis is the cannabinoid delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- THC is the common denominator in male forms of cannabis and its behavioral effects are well documented
- we have a endocannabinoid system: a widespread distribution of cannabis receptors with cortical and subcortical regions

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tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)

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a type of structure-based antidepressant
- affects more substances than just serotonin

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monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

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an antidepressant that blocks the enzymatic breakdown of catecholamines and indoleamine by monoamine oxidase

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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a medication that blocks the reuptake of released 5-HT
- used as an inhibitor of an antidepressant

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selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

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a medication that blocks the reuptake of released norepinephrine
- used as an inhibitor and antidepressant

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reuptake inhibitors

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inhibit the reuptake of monoamines into the synaptic cleft
- are antagonists

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antipsychotics

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are used to treat schizophrenia and have been essential in developing a better understanding of the disorder
- the prevailing view is that all of these drugs cause a blockade of dopamine receptors

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Nuremberg Code

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focuses on the human rights of research subjects

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declaration of Helsinki

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adopted the original point of the Nuremberg Code as a guide to medical ethics
- focuses on the obligations of physician-investigators for research subjects

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phases of clinical trials

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phase I: takes place in a small number of human volunteers
- small amounts of the new drug given
- compared to placebos
phase II: studies involving administering the new drug to a small number of the target population
- highly controlled
phase III: includes many patients randomly assigned to treatment groups
- within the context of how the drug is marketed in terms of efficacy and safety
phase IV: takes place after a product has been licensed and marketed
- information obtained from such large studies allows for a clearer picture of a drug or intervention

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randomized controlled trial (RCT)

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applied to avoid contamination of experimentation effects of allocation supply

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single-blind experiment

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the individual participants do not know which group they are in

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double-blind experiment

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neither the experimenter nor the participant knows which group they are in

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meta-analysis

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can be usesd to convert a large amount of research work into one sensible account

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