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pharmacology

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study or science of drugs pharmacology
studies the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs pharmocokinetics
enteral mouth, NG, or rectal
parenteral skin
percutaneous topical, inhalation
solubility of a drug absorption
how fast drugs can get to an area through the blood stream distribution
biotransformation-the liver is chemically inactive metabolism
elimination excretion
is the length of time it takes to remove 50% of the drug being administered half life
more severe reactions to drugs adverse effects
damage to kidneys nephrotoxicity
damage to the kidneys hepatotoxicity
unique, not normal responses idiosyncratic
unexpected reaction, reaction to drugs caused by antibodies hypersensitivity; ex. penicillin
severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis
Signs of hypersensitivity hives, rash, itching and swelling
What happens when a person has a anaphylaxis reaction heart stops, trouble breathing, and maybe be fatal
When one drug changes the action of another drug; drug interactions
Where does metabolism take place liver
when 2 drugs combined have the same effect as 1 active ingredient additive effect
When one drug interferes with action of another drug antagonistic
When one drug Q pushes drug B out of place at the receptor site - then drug A takes over giving only the effect from that drug. displacement
when 2 drugs don't work together chemistry reaction - bad incompatibility
when 1 drug promotes rapid excretion of another drug; therefor; increasing the effect interference
effect of 2 drugs given at the smae time is greater than the effects of each drug given alone synergistic effect
what is the route for topical ointment percutaneous
where do you place a sublingual tablet under the tongue
directly into dermis or subcutaneous or muscular, IV, IM parenteral
Example of a sublingual tablet nitrogylcerin
Where do you place a tablet that is buccal against mucous membrane - cheek
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