Terminologies in introduction to pharmacology Flashcards
it is the study of drugs and their effects to the living things.
pharmacology
it is the study of drugs in humans
clinical pharmacology
the application of medication to detect, prevent, or treat disease
pharmacotherapeutics
a substance that can affect living processes
drug
a scientific name based on the drug’s chemical structure
chemical name
name of the drug that is universally accepted
generic name
name of drug that is chosen by the drug company
trade/brand name
drugs determined to be suitable and safe for use without the HCP’s direct supervision
over the counter drugs
the study of how the body interacts with administered drugs
pharmacokinetics
the first process of pharmacokinetics. it is the transmission of drug fro the point of administration to the bloodstream
absorption
second process of pharmacokinetics. it is the transportation of drugs by body fluids to places of action.
distribution
this process of pharmacokinetics has outcomes of renal excretion, Inactivation of medications, and Increased therapeutic effect
metabolism
the last process of pharmacokinetics and it is the elimination of the drugs from the body
excretion
medications that targets specific illnesses and requires physician supervision
medication prescription
medication is administered on a regular schedule, with or without an end date.
Standard prescription
