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Absorption |
For the time it takes to produce the desired action this will depend on how the medication was given. Oral tablets – absorbs slowly due to digestion approximately 30 minutes Intravenous - absorbed immediately Injection – somewhere in between the two |
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Distribution |
Refers to the circulation of the absorbed drug through the body; this takes drug where it needs to go |
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Metabolism |
Takes place in the liver. It uses the drugs chemical and therapeutic action and inactivates with the body does not use |
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Excretion |
The body disposes of unused medication mostly by the kidneys. |
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General effect of the drug; therapeutic effect |
The desired effect of the drug. It is the reason the drug is administered. Treatment. |
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General effect; side effects |
The effects generated by the medication that are not the intended effect. Side effects do not mean the patient is allergic to drug. Side effects can be therapeutic, non-therapeutic, or dangerous. |
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Generally effect; Toxic effects |
The result from an accidental overdose, allergic reaction, or contradiction ...example of a contradiction: pregnancy; drug and racks with another drug |
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General effect; Idiosyncratic reaction’s IDIO |
Result and unexplained or predicted reactions |
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Basic types of drugs. (5) Therapeutic drugs |
Treat and relieve symptoms. Pain relief |
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Basic types of drugs (5) Diagnostic drugs |
Assist in the diagnosis of disease. -Contrast for image studies |
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Basic types of drugs (5) Curative drugs |
Cure the disease or improve the quality of life - antibiotics |
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Basic types of drugs (5) Replacement drugs |
Restore a normal body substance. - Hormones. Insulin, thyroid |
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Basic types of drugs (5) |
Preventive or prophylactic drugs |
Maintain a health state. - Immunizations |
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Drug nomenclature |
The three names of one medication. The drugs “chemical” name is based off the chemical it is made of, the “generic”name is the name assigned to the drug from the manufacturer that six approval by the FDA. The “trade or brand-name” is registered by the manufacturer only for that manufacturer to sell. All info found in physicians desk reference, PDR |
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Drug nomenclature, three name example |
Chemical name: 4–hydroxylacetanalide Generic name: acetaminophen Brand name: Tylenol |
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PDR - physicians desk reference, or USP-NF - Pharmacopedia and national formulary |
Information includes: Classification generic names recommended uses color photos of medication with specific numbering on the medication if applicable |
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Controlled substances |
Medical assistants cannot administer a controlled substance... can only hand a patient a prescription .. substances are regulated by the FDA and identified by the CSA |
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Controlled substances |
Medical assistants cannot administer a controlled substance... can only hand a patient a prescription .. substances are regulated by the FDA and identified by the CSA |
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Schedule I |
High potential for abuse; heroin, LSD, ecstasy, cannabis |
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