Pharmacology Basics
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What is pharmacology?
The study of how drugs interact with living systems.
What is a drug's "indication"?
The condition or use a drug is approved to treat.
What is a contraindication?
A situation where a drug should not be used because of risk of harm.
What is the difference between a generic and a brand name?
The generic name is the drug's official name; the brand name is the manufacturer's trademarked name.
What does "PRN" mean on a medication order?
Take as needed.
What is a drug's half-life?
The time it takes for half the drug to be eliminated from the body.
What is pharmacokinetics?
What the body does to a drug: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
What is pharmacodynamics?
What the drug does to the body, including its mechanism and effects.
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