Pharmacokinetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharmacokinetics?
A
What the body does to the drug
2
Q
What factors impact absorption?
A
PH of medication & site of absorption, blood flow, lipid solubility, surface area of absorptive site, client specific
3
Q
What factors impact distribution?
A
Circulatory status
4
Q
Which organism is primarily responsible for metabolism?
A
Liver
5
Q
Which organ is primarily responsible for elimination?
A
Kidney
