Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
Definition of Terms
it refers to any chemical that can affect living processes
Drug
Definition of Terms
it is the study of drugs and their interaction with living things which encompasses the physical, and chemical properties, biochemical and physiologic effects
Pharmacology
Definition of Terms
it is the use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease
Pharmacotherapeutics
Definition of Terms
it is a study of drugs in human for patients and healthy
Clinical Pharmacology
Properties of an Ideal Drug
a drug that elicits only the response for which it is given
Selectivity
Properties of an Ideal Drug
a drug that cannot produce harmful effects even if administered in very high doses and for a very long time
Safety
Properties of an Ideal Drug
a drug actions that subside within an appropriate time
Reversible action
Properties of an Ideal Drug
a drug that elicits the responses for which it is given
Effectiveness
Properties of an Ideal Drug
a drug that is given conveniently with low needed doses
Ease of administration
What are the 10 rights to medication adsministration?
1. Right patient
2. Right route
3. Right time
4. Right drug
5. Right dose
6. Right documentation
7. Right education
8. Right to refuse
9. Right assessment
10. Right evaluation
What are the 3 ethical considerations?
1. Respect for persons/ autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Justice
Drug names
official, nonproprietary name, not owned by any company and universally accepted
Generic name
Drug names
proprietary name, chosen by the drug company and registered as trademark
Trade/Brand name
Drug names
describes the drug’s chemical structure
Chemical name
Drugs found to be safe and appropriate for use without direct supervision of the HCP. May be purchased without a prescription.
Over the counter drugs (OTC)
