pharamacokinetics/pharmacodynamics deck Flashcards
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pharmacokinetics vs. pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics: What the BODY does on the drug
Pharmacodynamics: What the DRUG does to the body
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four components of pharmacokinetics
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absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
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three components of pharmacodynamics
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mechanism of effect, sensitivity, responsiveness
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four commonly measured pharmacokinetic parameters of IV drugs
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elimination half-time, bioavailability, clearance, volume of distribution
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Define bioavailability
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how much drug administered is available at the site of action
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define volume of distribution
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the volume that the drug is able to distribute into
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