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pharmacology
study of drugs (uses,preparation, routes,laws)
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Pharmacodunamics
Study of the bodys response to a drug
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Pharmacokinetics
the absortion, distribution,metabolishm and excretion of drugs
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anatomy
the study of the structure of body parts
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physiology
the science that deals with the functions of cells tissues and organs of living organisms
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pathology
study of the disease process including changes in structure and function of the body
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psychology
study of the normal and abnormal process of the mind
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drug
chemical substance used in the diagnosis treatment cure or prevention of a disease
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therapeutic effect
desired or predicted physiological response caused by a drug
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side effects
desirable or undesirable effects of a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving that drug
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4 sources of drugs
- plants
- animals
- minerals
- chemicals
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4 ways drugs are used to diseases
- prevention- vaccines
- treatment- pain reliever
- diapgnosis- druges used to diagnos and mng problem
- cure- antibiotics
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contraceptives
to prevent pregnancy
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drugs that are used to maintain health
vitamins and minerals help keep the body strong
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palliative drugs
to improve the quality of life but not cure or treat the disease
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drug standards state
standarized strength quality purity
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chemical name
describes the chemical structure of a compound
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generic name
official non proprietary name assigned to a drug by the manufacturer
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official name
generally the same as the generic name of a drug
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brand name
trademarked name licensed to use by only that company
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pure food and drug act 1906
only drugs listed in the usp.nf may be prescribed and sold because they meet standards
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food drug and cosmetic act 1938
it slepps out additional regulations with purity strength effectiveness safty labeling and packaging of drugs
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controlled substance
this law strictly regulates the manufactoring and distrubution of controlled substances
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controlled substance
potentially dangerous or habit forming drugs. strictly regulated by law
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over the counter (otc)
can we bought without a prescription
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prescription drugs
needs a doctor prescription to be able to get
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Endocrine flands
- Endocrine glands are structures that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones into the blood stream.
- hypothalmus,pituitary,thyroid, parathyroid,pineal.thymus,adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, testes
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Hormones
- regulate many body functions
- metabolism,growth,development, reproduction, homeostasis, energy, immunity
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hypothalamus
portion of the pituitary gland linked to the brain. controlls body functions, temp, sleep, appetite
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pituitary gland
- gland a the base of the brain, aka master gland
- stimulates other glands to produce their hormone
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somatotropin
- the growth hormone
- secreted by the pituitary gland
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follicle stimulating hormone
- regulates development of sex
- secreted by ovaries and testes
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luteinizing hormone
stimulates ovulation
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antidiuretic hormone
regulates reabsorption of water in kidney tubules
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hormones of the thyroid gland
thyroxine and triiodothyronine
- they control metabolism
- to much= hyperthyroidism
- to little= hypothyroidism
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parathyroid hormone
- small glands behind the thyroid
- maintain normal calcium levels
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from the adrenal cortex:
corticosteroids
Glucocorticoids
regulate the metabolism of carbs and fats have an anti inflammatory
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Mineralocorticoids
maintain normal blood volume and promote sodium and water retention and urinary excretion of potassium
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adrenal medulla
catecholamines:
epinephrine and norepinephrine
they help the body meet stressful situations increace BP HR and release extra sugar
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Pancreas
insulin:
naturally occuring hormone secreted nu the beta cells in the islets of langerhans in the pancreas in response to increased blood glucose levels
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Glucagon
hormone secreted by the pancreas that raises the level of blood sugar
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hormone of the gonads
testosterone
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Diabetes mellitus
- most common pancreatic disorder
- characterized by an inability to use carbs
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exubrea
insulin that can be inhaled
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