Pharmocology Flashcards
What is Pharmacodynamic?
The effects of drugs on the body.
What is Pharmacokinetics?
The effects of the body on the drug.
(Ie: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion).
How are most drugs given?
Most drugs are given orally.
What are the other routes of administration?
Intravenous injection
Intramuscular injection
Subcutaneous injection
Inhalation
Sublingual
Topical
Rectal
What are the four stages of Pharmacokinetics?
Absorbtion
Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination
what can affect concordance?
Age
ability to take the top on and off
understanding directions
ability to swallow
Polypharmacy
What is the blood brain barrier?
It maintains a healthy environment for brain protection, maintaining homeostasis and regulating nutrient and waste transport.
It keeps out harmful pathogens but does allow in small molecules that are lipid soluble
