Principles of Pharmacology Flashcards
what form is used for DOD prescriptions?
DD 1289
what information is included on a DD 1298
- PT full name
- Date of script
- Pt age or DOB
- Full name of drug, dosage, quantity
- directions for the patient
- legible signature
- refill authorization
what form do you write narcotic scripts on?
DD 1289
what is the movement of drugs through the body?
Pharmacokinetic
what kind of absorption uses energy?
Active absorption
what type of absorption diffuses across the cell membrane?
Passive absorption
what percent of an oral drug reaches systemic circulation?
20-40%
are water-soluble or fat-soluble drugs absorbed faster?
Fat-soluble
where does metabolism occur?
- liver
- kidneys
- lungs
- plasma
- intestinal mucosa
therapeutic Effect:
levels of a drug in the body to reach the desired effect
Pharmacodynamics:
Drugs actions and effects on the body
Physical dependence:
the need for a drug to avoid mild to severe withdrawal symptoms
Psychological dependence:
compulsion to use a substance to obtain a pleasurable experience
what is a receptor?
specialized macromolecule that binds to the drug molecule, altering the function of the cell and producing the therapeutic response.
Agonist:
drug that binds with a receptor to produce the therapeutic response