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23 Cards in this Set
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Neoplasm
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Any abnormal growth of cells
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Pharmacology
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study of the effectsof drugs on living systems and their therapeutic uses
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Bioavailabilty
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amount of drug that is availablein the systemic circulation after the drughas been administered
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Pharmacognosy
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study of the characteristics of natural drugs
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Toxicology
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science of poisons
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Posology
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the science of dosages
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Pharmacokinetics
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What the body does to the drug
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Pharmacodynamics
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what the drug does to the body
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Identify 5 sources of drugs and one example
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Plants (belladonna)
Animals (heparin) Minerals (iron) Microorganisms (vaccines) Synthetics (aspirin) |
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10 factors that influence drug effects on body
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age, size,gender,time of admin,drug interactions,tolerance,genetic factors,resistance
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What is the normal adult surface area?
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1.72 meters squared
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4 main types of adverse reactions
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Direct toxicity, allergic reactions,side effects, drug dependence
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Factors that influence absorption of drugs
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Solubility,dissolution rate,concentration,circulation to the admin site, surface area
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4 pharmacokinetic properties of drugs
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Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
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Identify doasage form that provides most bioavailability
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Oral solid dosage form
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What is the most common reason for changing dose of a medication?
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Renal Insufficiency or failure
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5 basic cell constituents
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Water, Electrolytes, Protein, Lipids, and carbohydrates
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Isotonic
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solutions that are said to be in tone contains 0.9% NaCl or equivalent
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List 5 skin functions
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Protection, sensation, thermoregulation, secretion, synthesis of vitamin D
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What is the most common reason for changing dose of a medication?
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Renal Insufficiency or failure
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5 basic cell constituents
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Water, Electrolytes, Protein, Lipids, and carbohydrates
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Isotonic
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solutions that are said to be in tone contains 0.9% NaCl or equivalent
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List 5 skin functions
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Protection, sensation, thermoregulation, secretion, synthesis of vitamin D
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