T1 - Exam 1 Flashcards
Route in mouth (swallowed)
Oral
Route under the tongue
Sublingual
Route between the cheek and gums
Buccal
Route in rectum
Rectal
Route in vagina
Vaginal
Route in nasal cavity
Intranasal
Route in mouth (inhaled)
Pulmonary
Route on eye surface
Ophthalmic
2 routes on epidermal surface
Topical and Transdermal
Route in veins
Intravenous injection or infusion
Route in striated muscles
Intramuscular injection
Route in subcutaneous fat
Subcutaneous injection
Route in peritoneal cavity
Intraperitoneal infusion
Route in spinal cord
Intrathecal injection or infusion
Route outside of the dura mater of the spinal cord
Epidural injection or infusion
Route in synovial space of joints
Intrasynovial injection
Route in bone marrow
Intraosseous injection or infusion
Route in vitreous humor of the eyeball
Intravitreal injection
What are the two common sites for measuring drug amount and concentration?
Plasma and urine
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative measurements?
Qualitative is personal accounts and description, quanitative is numerical data
Give an example of quantitative measurements
Blood pressure and cholesterol
Give an example of qualitative measurements
Subjective in regards to mesure of pain
Define bioavailability
The proportion of an administered dose of unchanged drug that reaches the systemic circulation
Define clearance
The volume of plasma cleared of drug per unit of time
What is half-life?
The time required for plasma concentration of drug to decrease by 50%
What is volume of distribution?
An indicator of how well a drug is distributed
Describe the components of LADME
- Liberation: release of the drug from its dosage form
- Absorption: into the bloodstream
- Distribution: to various parts of the body
- Metabolism: by enzymes
5: Excretion: through the kidneys or other routes
What can be found on a USP/NF?
The standards of drugs including: strength, purity, quality, packaging, and labeling
What is a Schedule I drug?
Drugs with no accepted medical use or other substances with high potential for abuse
Examples of Schedule I drugs
LSD, Marijuana, Mescaline, Peyote, Methaqualone
What is a Schedule II drug?
Drugs with accepted medical use with high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychologic or physical dependence
Examples of Schedule II drugs
Morphine, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Amobarbital
What is a Schedule III drug?
Drugs with accepted medical use with a potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychologic or physical dependence if abused
Examples of Schedule III drugs
Codeine, butalbital, testosterone
What is a Schedule IV drug?
Drugs with accepted medical use with low potential for abuse that may lead to limited psychologic or physical dependence if abused
Examples of Schedule IV drugs
Difenoxin, Diazepam, Oxazepam
What is a Schedule V drug?
Drugs with accepted medical use with low potential for abuse that may lead to limited psychologic or physical dependence relative to schedule IV drugs
Examples of Schedule V drugs
Dihydrocodeine, diphenoxylate