Flashcards: Fundamentals of Pharmacology — 10 cards

Pharmacology — definition?

Study of drugs, their effects, mechanisms, and interactions.

Pharmacology — definition?

Study of drugs, their effects, mechanisms, and interactions.

Drug Classifications — role?

Organize medications by structure, mechanism, or use for safe prescribing.

Pharmacokinetics — processes?

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME).

Pharmacokinetics — processes?

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs.

Pharmacodynamics — focus?

Drug effects and mechanisms of action.

Adverse Drug Reactions — types?

Predictable (Type A) and unpredictable (Type B).

Therapeutic Index — measure?

Drug safety; toxic dose divided by effective dose.

Controlled Substances — classification?

Schedules I-V based on abuse potential.

Drug Class — definition?

Group of drugs with similar structure or effects.