Pharmacology Flashcards
(32 cards)
Pharmacokinetics
Study of a drug’s absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion over a period
Chemical name
Exact chemical makeup
Generic name
Legal and scientific name
Brand name
Trademark of drug manufacturer
FDA
Food and drug administration
USP
United States pharmacopoeia
PDR
Physicians desk reference
What is a drug reference?
Hospital formulary
What are the 6 ways to administer drugs?
Oral (PO), sublingual (SL), rectal (R), parenteral, inhalation, topical
What are the 6 ways drugs can be administered by injection?
Intracavitary, Intradermal (ID), intramuscular (IM), intrathecal (spinal), intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SC)
Receptor
Target of drug
Additive action
1+1=2 work well together
Antagonistic
Works against
Synergistic
1+1=3 (potentiation)
Pharmacodynamics
Study of drug’s effects in the body
Effects of drugs
Idiosyncrasy, side effects, latrogenic (hair loss), contraindications, resistance
Analgesics
Relieves pain
Anesthetics
Reduces/eliminates sensation; general/local
Antibiotics and antivirals
Chemical substance produced by plants destroys foreign organisms in body
Anticoagulants
Prevents blood clotting
Anticonvulsants
Prevents convulsions (abnormal brain activity)
Antidiabetics
Drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus
Antihistamines
Blocks action of histamine/ helps prevent symptoms of allergy
Antiosteoporosis
Prevents bone loss
