Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease.
Pharmacotherapeutics
Describes the drug’s chemical structure.
Chemical name
It is the drugs found to be safe and appropriate for use without direct supervision of the attending physician.
Over-the-counter drugs
What ac means?
ante cibum (before meals)
What PRN means?
It means “ pro re nata “ or as needed
What q3h means?
Every three hours
What qd means?
Every day
What bid means?
Twice a day
It is the study of the movement of the drug throughout the body.
Pharmacokinetics
The 4 process of pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
It is the transportation of medications to sites of action by bodily fluids.
Distribution
Transmission of medication from the location of administration to the blood stream.
Absorption
Changes medication into less active/inactive form by the action of enzymes.
Metabolism
It is the elimination of drugs from the body.
Excretion
It is the study of the effects of the drugs on the body.
Pharmacodynamics
