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pharmacodynamics
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study of the action of drugs on living tissue.
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pharmacokinetics
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study of the process of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
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pharmacotherapeutics
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study of the use of drugs in the treatment of disease.
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pharmacy
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science of preparing and dispensing medication.
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posology
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study of the amount of drug required to produce therapeutic effects.
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toxicology
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study of the harmful effects of drugs on living tissue.
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3 effects produced by every drug
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therapeutic effect, side effects, adverse effects
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toxic effects
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all drugs will act as poison when taken in excess.
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tetragons
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drugs that produce birth defects.
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carcinogens
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drugs that promote growth of cancerous tumors.
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idiosyncrasy
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an individual reaction to a drug with an unexpected response.
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drug allergy
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occurs when an idividual becomes sensitized to a particular drug and produces antibodies (antigens).
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antigens are _ _ _.
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bad
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antibodies are _ _ _ _.
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good
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drug
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any substance that can cause a change in function when administered to a living organism
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pharmacologically
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any medication that is used in treating a disease or disorder
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every drug produces three effects.. which are...
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therapeutic, side, and adverse effects
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threapeutic effect
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intended
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side effects
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not necessarily harmful.
secondary indication for use undesired effects ex: diarrhe, nausea, vomitting, etc. |
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adverse effects
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may be harmful.
with prolonged use may effect function of VITAL ORGANS ex: liver and kidneys. reduction of dosage or switching to other drug may minimize harmful consequences. |
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toxic effects
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all drugs will act as poison when taken in excess. implies drug poisoning. can be extremely harmful, sometimes even life threatening. drug must be stopped. supportive treatment and administration of antidotes may be required.
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site of action
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unknown for some drugs but determined for most
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mechanism of action
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how the drug produces effects
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lower receptor site
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specific location on certain cells. similar to a lock and key concept.
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agonists and antagonists
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chemical: substances that alter a drugs action. facilitate, interfere with.
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dose
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the exact amount of a drug administered in order to profuce a specfic effect.
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USP/NF
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united states pharmacopoeia/national formulary.
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PDR
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physician's desk reference
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USP DI
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united states pharmacopoeia dispensing information
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official drug list recognized by us govt. revised every 5 years. used primarily by drug manufacturers.
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USP/NF
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