Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
It is a branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
Pharmacology
It comes from the Greek words “pharmakon” signifying “drug” and “dynamikos” signifying “power.”
Pharmacodynamics
It is derived from the Greek words pharmakon (drug) and kinetikos (movement).
Pharmacokinetics
The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease.
Pharmacotherapeutics
Study of drugs in human for patients and healthy volunteers.
Clinical pharmacology
any chemical that can affect living processes.
Drug
A drug actions that subside within an appropriate time. (kayang mawala ng drug on its
own)
Reversible Action
A drug that elicits only the response for which it is given.
Selectivity (side effects)
Give the 10 rights of Administration
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Documentation
Right to Refuse
Right Education
Right Assessment
Right Evaluation
Requires that the selection of research subjects be fair
(Fairness)
Justice
What is the meaning of “ac” and “pc” in Doctor’s order?
Before meal &
After meal
In health teaching tips S.A.F.E.R stands for?
S-peak up
A-sk questions
F-ind facts
E-valuate your choice
R-ead labels
PRN stands for? And state what it means.
Pro re nata “as needed”
In Pharmacokinetics, what are the 4 processes?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
What are the 5 routes of administration?
Oral
Sublingual
Rectal
Topical
Parenteral
