Pharmacokinetics Flashcards
1
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pharmacokinetics definition
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what the body does to the drug
2
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pharmacodynamics
A
what the drug does to the body
3
Q
4 concepts of pharmacokinetics
A
- absorption
- distribution
- metabolism
- excretion
4
Q
pharmacokinetics - absorption
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route of administration
5
Q
pharmacokinetics - distribution (2)
A
- lipid solubility
- perfusion & transportation
6
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pharmacokinetics - metabolism (2)
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- hepatic first-pass effect
- biotransormation