Unit Questions & Meds Flashcards by Jennifer Mcglothen | Brainscape

Q

What are the primary principles of pharmacology?

A

Pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics

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4 aspects of pharmacokinetics is

A

Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion

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Primary place drugs are absorbed

A

Stomach

GI Tract

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Primary place drugs are excreted

A

Kidneys

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Pharmacodynamics is

A

How drugs work when taken

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What is onset?

A

Time it takes effect and drug starts

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Peak is

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When level of drug is highest in the body

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Duration of drug is

A

The length of time drug is effective

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Why do we monitor the serum levels of drugs?

A

To ensure drug levels do not become toxic

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Q

What are CNS depressants

A

Help induce sleep

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Q

What two conditions are depressants used?

A

Insomnia & Surgery

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Q

Primary reasons benzos would be used?

A

Anxiety

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Q

Zolpidem is used for?

A

Insomnia

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Q

Trough level is?

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Lowest concentration of drug, measures the elimination of drug

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Antagonist effect

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When one drug blocks the effect of the other

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