Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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pharmacology
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study of action of drugs on living systems
2
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pharmacodynamics
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what the drug does to the body e.g alcohol makes you drunk
3
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pharmacokinetics
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what the body does to the drug e.g liver metabolises
4
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agonists
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drugs that mimic neurotransmitters
5
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antagonists
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drugs that block neurotransmitters
6
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localised anaesthetic effect
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sedates localised area with no loss of consciousness
7
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what is a common local anaesthetic used in dentistry
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lidocaine
8
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how do local anaesthetics work
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1 - LAs bind to target site on intracellular side of Na+ channels
2 - LA prevents Na+influx therefore prevents depolarisation, prevents AP and prevents perception of pain
