pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
what is pharmacology?
A
the study of drugs, including their action and effects in living body systems
2
Q
what are the different drug names?
A
- chemical name: the exact chemical composition of the med (hydroxybenzylpenicillin)
- generic name: the more commonly used name of the med (amoxicillin)
- brand name: the name assigned by a manufacturer (amoxil)
3
Q
what is dosage? what are some factors that contribute to the proper dose of a medication?
A
the dose of a drug is the amount a patient takes for a desired effect.
factors:
-route of administration
-patient weight
-condition severity
4
Q
routes of drug administration: enteral (through GI tract)
A
- oral
- sublingual (under the tongue)
- buccal
5
Q
routes of drug administration: parenteral (injection)
A
- intradermal: given just below the epidermis and into the dermis
- subcutaneous: below the dermis (upper arm, upper back, or upper abdomen)
- intramuscular: given directly to large muscle groups (shoulder, thigh, or hip)
-intravenous: given directly to vein
6
Q
other routes of administration:
A
- transdermal: on skin (cream, lotion, sprays, etc.)
- otic: ears
- ophthalmic: eye
7
Q
what is a side effect?
A
the results of a drug that are beyond the desired effect.
factors: age, weight, gender, ethnicity, general health, and disease state
8
Q
drug interactions
A
when the effects of one drug are altered by the effects of another drug
