Pharm Chp 1

Pharmacology is defined as the

biomedical study of the interaction of chemical substances with living systems, including cells, tissues, and organisms
Biologics

Agents that are naturally produced in an animal or human body
Pharmacokinetics

study of drug movement throughout the body
Pharmacodynamics

the actions of a drug on a specific target organ
1 gram=

1000mg
1 kilogram=

1000g
ac

before meals
bid

twice a day
prn

as needed
q

every
qh

every hour
qid

4 times a day
pc

after meals
stat

at once
tid

three times a day
po

orally
hs

at bedtime
Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 established the first drug abuse legislation due to abuse of

heroin
Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse that can be prescribed

C II
Black box warning

Warning that the drug carries a significant risk of serious or even life-threatening adverse effects

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Pharm Chp 1

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Pharm Chp 1

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2017-01-12T21:59:06Z