Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
What properties of an ideal drug that a drug cannot produce harmful effects even if administered in very high doses and for a very long time.
Safety
Ethical consideration that treats each individual as a free agent with the ability to act in their own best interest.
Respect for person/Autonomy
A drug effect that exceed recommended dosage that will make the client to the greatest risk.
Toxic
Right that always instruct the client when giving medications.
Right Education
ADME stands for:
A. Absorption, distribute, method, excretion
B. Absorb, distribute, metabolize, excrete
C. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
D. Absorption, distinction, metabolism, excretion
C
OTC stands for:
Over The Counter / drugs
What is A in acronym SAFER.
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AC stands for ____ ____ which means
____ ____.
Ante Cibum
“Before meals”
What is qd or quaque die?
Every day
It is a transmission of medications from the location of administration to the blood stream.
Absorption
This is also known as compliance and defines as the extent to which a patient’s behavior coincides with medical advice.
Patient Adherence
What do you called the highest concentration amount of medication in the bloodstream.
Peak
The _______________ of oral drugs are affected by absorption and first-pass effect while IV drugs are 100%.
Bioavailability
It helps to protect the brain from increasing and decreasing concentration.
Blood Brain Barrier
This refers to the amount of drug to elicit a specific response to a drug.
Potent/Potency
