Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting notes

PHAMARCOLOGY TEST AND ANSWERS MANUAL Pharmacology - most simply defined as study of drug. Fundamentals of Pharmacology 1. Pharmacokinetics - study of drug’s changes as it enters and passes through the body. a. absorption b. distribution c. biotransformation d. excretion 2. Pharmacodynamics - mechanism by which drugs produce changes in body tissue. a. desired effect - intended action of drugs b. adverse effect - harmful unintended reactions c. side effects – consequenc...

PHAMARCOLOGY TEST AND ANSWERS MANUAL Pharmacology - most simply defined as study of drug. Fundamentals of Pharmacology 1. Pharmacokinetics - study of drug’s changes as it enters and passes through the body. a. absorption b. distribution c. biotransformation d. excretion 2. Pharmacodynamics - mechanism by which drugs produce changes in body tissue. a. desired effect - intended action of drugs b. adverse effect - harmful unintended reactions c. side effects – consequenc...