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Any chemical that can affect living processes if taken in large enough quantities
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he study of drugs and their interactions / impact on living systems. It takes into account the biochemical and physiologic affects, ie. drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. |
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The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent or treat disease processes or pregnancy. |
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| What is the goal of pharmacology? |
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To understand how drugs produce their effects both good and bad. Develop a rational for drug selection for specific patients as well as the dose, route and schedule. |
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| What are 3 properties of an IDEAL drug? |
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- Effectiveness
- Safety
- Selectiveness
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Five rights of drug administration |
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Drug Route Time Patient Dose |
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Factors that determine intensity of response (concentration of drug @site of action) |
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- administration
- indications
- route
- teaching
- error prevention
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| Reason why drug is being used for |
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| When an medication occurs, who is responsible? |
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| everyone is responsible (always question unusual doses, indication for medication, situation, do you know what you are giving? |
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