SAQ's Flashcards
1
Q
Briefly discuss the potential difficulties in drug administration with older
people?
A
Polypharmacy. Co-morbidities. Differences in pharmacokinetics.
1
Q
Describe 3 advantages and disadvantages pulmonary route of drug
administration.
A
+ve: Avoids first-pass metabolism, rapid absorption through lung tissue, systemic effects lessened.
-ve: Inhaler technique may affect drug availiability. Cough reflex.
2
Q
Explain how Serotonin selective receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) work?
A
They work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, which increases the amount of serotonin available to pass messages between nerve cells.
3
Q
Why is pharmacology important?
A
To inform us of:
Dosage
Frequency
DDI’s
ADR’s
Changing dose/frequency for different conditions.
