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Pharmacology CH. 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Liquid wastes through? | The Kidneys |
| Solid wastes through? | The large intestine |
| Four basic drug actions | Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism/Biotransformation, and Excretion |
| Few factors that can affect drug action | Age, Size, Diet, Sex, Genetic Factors, Time of day, Drug-taking history, and Environment conditions etc... |
| Drug Effects | Local, systemic, therapeutic, side |
| Adverse effects of drugs | Synergism, antagonism, potentiation, idiosyncrasy, tolerance, cumulation, toxicity, interaction, physical dependence and psychological dependence. |
| Commonly abused drugs | Alcohol, nicotine, anabolic steroids, cocaine, marijuana, sedatives or hypnotics, barbiturates etc... |
| Responsibilities' of Healthcare workers with drug abuse | Consult with nurse in charge for any questions, keep medications locked up, administer prescribed drugs only, and watch for dependence of drugs or improper drug use. |