S1B5 - Intro to Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main categories of pharmacology?
A
Pharmacokinetics
- What the body does to the drug
Pharmacodynamics
- What the drug does to the body
2
Q
What are the four main processes of pharmakokinetics?
A
Pharmacokinetics:
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ADME
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Elimination
3
Q
In pharmacology, what is concentration vs time a measure of?
A
Concentration vs time is a measure of pharmacokinetics.
4
Q
In pharmacology, what is concentration vs effect a measure of?
A
Concentration vs effect is a measure of pharmacodynamics.
5
Q
In pharmacology, what is effect vs time a measure of?
A
Effect vs time is a measure both pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
