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Penn Foster Pharmacology Proctor
Exam Practice
Pharmacokinetics Answer: complex series of events involving how the body
reacts to the movement of drugs in the body. Occurs after drug administration
Pharmacodynamics Answer: study of the biochemical and physiological
effects of drugs and their mechanism of action in the body.
nebulizer Answer: device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for
giving respiratory treatment
(to kill small organisms or open lungs)
metered-dose inhaler Answer: handheld device that produces a medicated
spray for inhalation.
anesthetic gases Answer: gaseous forms given with vaporizers
transdermal (topical) drugs Answer: drugs placed on the skin (patch) allowing
slow absorption over time
concentration gradient Answer: drugs moving from areas of higher
concentration to lower concentration
Bioavailability Answer: measures the amount of drug that gets absorbed and
is available to patient
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water-soluble drugs Answer: Drugs that dissolve in water and tend to stay in
the bloodstream and either stay free or bond to various proteins (albumin)
lipid-soluble drugs Answer: drugs absorbed by bodily fats and move out of
the bloodstream into the interstitial space (between organs and tissues)
fat, liver, bone, and kidneys act as storage sites for these drugs.
placenta Answer: blood brain barrier preventing blood from entering the
brain tissues. may also interfere with the absorption of certain drugs. provides
nutrients to fetus.
drug excretion Answer: the process of eliminating medications, through the
liver (bile), kidneys (urine), but also through mammary glands, sweat, feces, and
saliva.
residues Answer: drugs that will appear in the animal's milk or meat
products, can cause allergic reactions or cause bacteria to become resistant to
certain antibiotics. can result in cancer.
efficacy Answer: degree to which desired effect is achieved
potency Answer: amount of drug needed to produce desired effect.
represented by a dose-responsive curve
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lethal dose (LD50) Answer: Dose that's lethal to kill 50% of animals given that
drug
effective dose (ED50) Answer: Dose that produced the desired effect in 50%
of animals given that drug
elixirs Answer: compound liquid meds held in a solution by alcohol, contain
flavorings to mask the drug taste.
4 types of syringes Answer: 1) Slip tip- most common
2) Luer lock- screw top, thick fluids
3) Eccentric tip- larger volumes into a vein
4) Catheter tip- good for oral feedings
IV catheter Answer: placed into vein to allow repeated injections, makes
repetitive intravenous meds easier.
butterfly catheter used for short term IV therapy
endotracheal tubes Answer: Artificial airways placed into the trachea for
controlled ventilation
tranquilizers Answer: compounds used to calm or quiet a patient.
acepromazine & chlorpromazine
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