Pharmacology Overview and Medication
Administration
Terms in this set (90)
Original
Pharmacokinetics
What the body does to the drug as it travels through the body: ADME
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
It controls the intensity and duration of the drug's action
Absorption
Movement of medication from the site of administration to the bloodstream
IV
IM
SC
Inhalation
Oral
Transdermal
Distribution
Movement of a medication from the bloodstream to the target cells
GI
Liver
Blood!!!!!
Lungs
Metabolism
Breakdown of a drug by the body so it can be eliminated
GI
Liver
Blood!!!!!
Lungs
, Excretion
Removal of drugs and its metabolites from the body
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Phase 1: Absorption
Factors affecting absorption
•Solubility (how fast it dissolves)
•GI motility
•Age
•Drug Form
•Drug Route
•Concentration
•Interactions with other substances
Phase 2. Distribution
Factors affection distribution
•Ability of drug to enter/leave capillaries - placenta, blood-brain barrier
Phase 3. Metabolism
Factors affection metabolism
•Age
•First pass effect (↓dose)
•Other diseases
•Polypharmacy
•Increased enzyme production
Phase 3. Metabolism Results
•Drug inactivation
•Promotion of renal excretion - most important
•Changes in therapeutic levels
•Change in toxicity
Phase 4. Excretion
Factors affection excretion
•Age
•Kidney disease
Phase 4. Excretion methods
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACTUALSTUDY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
