Prentice Ch. 17 - Pharmacology, Drugs, and Sports Flashcards
Pharmacology
the study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms
drug
a chemical agent used in the prevention treatment or diagnosis of disease
pharmacokinetics
the method by which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized and eliminated
pharmaacodynamics
the actions or the effects of a drug on the body
inhalation
bringing medication or substances to the respiratory tract
oxygen, water, vapor, or highly aromatic medication
indradermal or subcutaneous
into the skin, hypodermic needle
used when a rapid response is needed
Intramuscular
given directly into the muscle
gluteal area or deltoid muscle
Intranasal
introduction of a decongestant intranasal solution by using a dropper or an atomizer
intraspinal
- introduction of drugs to combat specific organisms that have entered the spinal cord
- injection of a substance; such as procaine, to anesthetize the lower limbs
- withdrawal of spinal fluid for study
intravaginal
administration of drug/drug-containing device inside the vagina
absorbed through mucosa
intravenous
- given when an immediate reaction to the medication is desired
oral
- most common method
- tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids
rectal
limited
absorbed by mucosal lining
sublingual and buccal
placing easily dissolved agents such as troches (lozenges) or tablets under the tongue
injunctions (external)
oily or medicated substances that are rubbed into the skin and result in a local or systemic reaction (massage lubricants)
Ointments (external)
oil, petroleum jelly, or lanolin combined with drugs are applied for long-lasting topical medicaion
Pastes (external)
ointments with a nonfat base, spread either on loth or paper or directly on the skin.
usually contain an irritant, are applied as a counterirritant
- used for relieving pain, increasing circulation, and decreasing inflammation
Transdermal patches
absorbed gradually through the skin
solutions
administered externally and are extremely varied.
- antiseptics, disinfectants, vasoconstrictors, and liquid rubefacients (alcohol, turpentine)
drug vehicle
the substance in which a drug is transported
bioavailability
how completely a particular drug is absorbed by the system
volume of distribution
the volume of plasma in which a drug is dissolved
efficacy
a drug’s capability of producing a specific therapeutic effect
potentcy
the dose of drug required to produce a desired therapeutic effect
biotransoframtion
transforming a drug so that it can be metabolized
metabolism
changing a drug into a water-soluble compound that can be excreted