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Drug absorption
the drug moving from administration into the blood; Exceptions include IV administration
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Definition
Drug absorption
the drug moving from administration into the blood; Exceptions include IV administration
Drug distribution
the process of drugs being sent to various parts of the body
Drug metabolism
the chemical modification of a drug carried out by enzymes
Drug excretion
the final exiting of drugs from the body
Half life –
the amount of time it will take for medication to be at half of its dosage
Plasma concentration
the amount of compound found in a portion of blood
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Drug absorption | the drug moving from administration into the blood; Exceptions include IV administration |
Drug distribution | the process of drugs being sent to various parts of the body |
Drug metabolism | the chemical modification of a drug carried out by enzymes |
Drug excretion | the final exiting of drugs from the body |
Half life – | the amount of time it will take for medication to be at half of its dosage |
Plasma concentration | the amount of compound found in a portion of blood |
Hepatic first pass | the first time a drugs passes through the liver, this reduces the drugs effect |
Discuss four normal controls of blood pressure | Prescribing calcium channel blocking drugs; Exercise; Limit alcohol; Eat less salt |
What is Gluconeogenis? | The formation of glucose, especially by the liver from carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and the glycerol portion of fats |
What is Glycogenolysis | Breakdown of stored glucose to increase the blood glucose levels |
What are the classes of laxatives? | Bulk-forming laxatives; Hyper-osmolar; Emollient; Stimulant; Lubricant |
What mechanisms do they use? Hyperosmolar | Draws water into the gut causing distension and increases peristalsis |
Bulk forming | Adds to stool mass increasing peristalsis |
Stimulant | Stimulates the intestinal mucosa increasing peristalsis |
Lubricant | Makes stool slippery and prevents water reabsorption |
Emollient | Fat and water transported into the stool, softening it |
What are some of the examples of each class of laxative? Hyper-osmolar | Glycerin; Lactulose (duphulac); Magnesium salt; Sorbitol |
Bulk forming | Psyllium (metamucil); Stercula (normacol); Ispahula (fybogel) |
Emollient | Paraffin (parachoc); Doucsate sodium (coloxyl) |
Stimulant | Bisacodyl; Castor oil; Senna |
Lubricant | Mineral oil |