Pharmacology Terms Flashcards
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Pharmacology
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Study of drugs and effects on the body
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Pharmacokinetics
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Effects of body on drug
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Pharmacodynamics
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How drugs alter cell physiology and affect the body
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Therapeutic range
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Concentration of drug in blood serum that produces desired effect without causing toxicity
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Peak level
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Measured 30 mins after dose
Highest concentration of drug in serum; absorption is complete
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Trough level
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Measured before drug administered
Lowest concentration of drug in plasma; indicates elimination rate
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Chemical name
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Drug’s atomic/molecular structure
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Generic Name
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Assigned by manufacturer who first develops drug
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Official Name
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Identifies drug in United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and National Formulary (NF)
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Trade/Brand name
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Copyrighted by manufacturer
