Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Define Pharmacology
A
The science of drugs
2
Q
Define ‘drug’?
A
A drug is a substance used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease
3
Q
Define ‘Pharmacotherapeutics’
A
The use of drugs to treat disease
4
Q
Define Pharmekokinetics
A
Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs
5
Q
Define Pharmacodynamics
A
Biochemical and physical effects of drugs, mechanisms of drug action
6
Q
Define Toxicology
A
Toxicity and adverse effects of drugs
7
Q
Why is pharmacokinetics important to midwives?
A
So that they understand the most effective route of administration
8
Q
Why is pharmacokinetics important for midwives?
A
Affects the length of time between doses for a therapeutic effect
