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Nursing- Biosciences and Pharmacology

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Decks in this class (19)

General principles of pharmacology
What is pharmacology,
What is a drug,
How do drugs exert their effects
24  cards
Pharmacokinetics
What is pharmacokinetics and what...,
What is the absorption stage in p...,
Explain how the location of drug ...
24  cards
Cells and cells adaptations
Describe what a red blood cell does,
Describe what a white blood cell ...,
Describe what a neutrophil is does
15  cards
Oncology and haematology
Describe how genetic mutations ca...,
What is a point mutation,
What is gene amplification and wh...
52  cards
Pathophysiology (cells and inflammation)
What are the 2 main parts of the ...,
What are the 5 layers of the skin,
What are the 4 main types of cell...
30  cards
Sepsis
What is sepsis,
Why is sepsis so serious,
What are the signs and symptoms o...
10  cards
Inflammation and immunity
What different triggers would act...,
What are cytokines and provide ex...,
What things occur with the inflam...
29  cards
Respiratory
Define bronchospasm,
Define laryngospasm,
Define apnoea
25  cards
Regulation of breathing
Explain the process of normal qui...,
Explain the process of normal qui...,
Explain the process of forceful i...
13  cards
Respiratory conditions
What is pneumonia,
What are the signs and symptoms o...,
What are the causative agents of ...
36  cards
Respiratory related content
What is ventilation and perfusion,
What is the average v q ratio,
Explain what the v q ratio is at ...
34  cards
Variability in response to drugs
What factors cause variability in...,
How does genetic variation,
What is pharmacogenomics give an ...
12  cards
Fluid dynamics
Give examples of what is included...,
What is the role of ions in fluid...,
Explain the movement of water and...
29  cards
Shock
Define shock,
What are the 3 basic stages of shock,
How is shock treated and cared for
10  cards
Pathophysiology (cardiovascular system)
At what point in gestation does t...,
How do the foetus heart structure...,
What are the possible causes of c...
16  cards
ECG's and blood pressure
Explain what the components of an...,
How is the heart beat produced ne...,
How does the autonomic nervous sy...
19  cards
Cardiovascular linked conditions
0  cards
Polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions
Why is polypharmacy and drug inte...,
Define polypharmacy,
What is health inequality
24  cards

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