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Pharmacology - Ch.3
terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Creatinine | A metabolite of muscle metabolism that is excreted in the urine in proportion to renal function. |
| Creatinine Clearance | A measure of renal creatinine excretion that is used to evaluate renal function. |
| Drug Compliance | Following drug prescription directions exactly as written. |
| Enterohepatic Cycling | The process of elimination and reabsorption through the liver, biliary ducts, and intestinal tract. |
| Geriatrics | Medical specialty that deals with individuals over 65 years of age. |
| Mixed-Function Oxidase System | Drug microsomal metabolizing enzymes that decrease with age and slow the rate of drug metabolism. |
| Polypharmacy | the situation in patients whose treatment involves multiple drug prescriptions. |