Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
The process of drug movement throughout the body necessary to achieve drug action.
The 4 processes are:
1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion (elimination)
2
Q
Micturation
A
The act of micturation: urination.
3
Q
Acute
A
Sudden onset
4
Q
Erythema
A
Superficial reddening of the skin as a result of injury or irritation to the skin.
5
Q
Indurated
A
Hardened
6
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Synergism
A
When one drug increases the action or the effect of another drug.
