Pharmacology Flashcards
Pharmacokinetics
The movement of drugs through the body by absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
Pharmacodynamics
The body’s biological response to drugs
Polypharmacy
The regular use of 5 or more medications
Pharmacology
Science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on the body
Adverse Reaction
Reaction to medicines that were taken under normal conditions
Bioavailability
The ability of a drug or other substance to be absorbed and used by the body
Anticoagulant
Medicines that help prevent blood clots
Antiplatelet
Medicines that stop the platelets from sticking together and forming a clot
Antiemetic
Medicine for vomiting, nausea, motion sickness
Analgesic
Medicine to relieve pain
Beta Blocker
Medicines that reduce blood pressure
Any medicine ending in lol
Benzodiazepines
Medicines to calm or sedate by slowing down messages between brain and body
