UNIT 1 Exam Review Flashcards
Define Pharmacology
The study of drugs and their actions of living organisms.
Drug Names (3 Types)
- Generic
- Trade/Brand
- Chemical
Determine the drug name: Ibuprofen
Generic
Determine the drug name: Advil
Trade/Brand
Drug Categories (3 Types)
- Prescription (Stronger Drugs)
- Nonprescription (Over-The-Counter Drugs)
- Controlled Substances (Addictive Drugs)
The higher the ______ , the ______ of risk of side effects.
Dose; Higher
When tossing out controlled substances, you should be ________.
Supervised, must be documented, and substances must be wasted where it is not retrieved.
3 Phases of Drug Activity
- Pharma-ceutic
- Pharma-kinetic
- Pharma-codynamic
4 Factors of Drug Absorption
- Route of administration
- Solubility of drug
- Presence of certain bodily conditions
- First-Pass effect
What is the drug absorption time for “P.O. (By Mouth)” ?
30 Minutes
What is the drug absorption time for “I.M. (Intramuscular)” ?
15 Minutes
What is the drug absorption time for “S.Q. (Subcutaneous)” ?
15 Minutes
What is the drug absorption time for “I.V. (Intraveneous)” ?
Instant
Distribution of an absorbed drug in the body depends on what 3 factors?
- Protein Binding (Therapeutic Effect)
- Blood Flow ( Large Blood Supply)
- Solubility (Cell Membrane)
Define Metabolism
Process in which the body breaks down medication.
Organs where drugs are most metabolized
“Keep Living Life In Peace”
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Lungs
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Plasma
Define Excretion
The elimination of drugs from the body.
3 Types of Patients in Need of a Dosage Reduction
- Patients w/Kidney Diseases
- Children (Undeveloped/Immature Kidneys
- Elderly (Diminished Kidney Function)
Define Half-Life
Time required for body to eliminate 50% of drug.
When drug starts working
Onset
When drug is working at its highest point
Peak
How long the drug lasts
Duration
Drug that interacts with receptors
Agonist