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What is the main factor to consider when computing the loading dose?
What is the main factor to consider when computing the loading dose?
When is the loading dose particularly important to consider?
When is the loading dose particularly important to consider?
What is meant by 'adverse effect' in the context of drugs?
What is meant by 'adverse effect' in the context of drugs?
Which of the following would be considered an adverse effect of a drug?
Which of the following would be considered an adverse effect of a drug?
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In the context of dosing, why might anesthetics require a loading dose?
In the context of dosing, why might anesthetics require a loading dose?
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What is a common indication that a patient may be experiencing an adverse effect of a drug like Paracetamol?
What is a common indication that a patient may be experiencing an adverse effect of a drug like Paracetamol?
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What distinguishes an adverse effect from a side effect in pharmacology?
What distinguishes an adverse effect from a side effect in pharmacology?
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Why is it important to know the volume of distribution when calculating loading doses?
Why is it important to know the volume of distribution when calculating loading doses?
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'Expanding concentration' would be most relevant in which context related to dosing?
'Expanding concentration' would be most relevant in which context related to dosing?
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'Toxic effect' associated with a drug is typically considered:
'Toxic effect' associated with a drug is typically considered:
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Study Notes
Inhalation Route
- Often used for infants who may choke when taking drugs orally
- Also used for patients with seizure disorders where oral administration is difficult
- Offers delivery closest to the respiratory tissue
- Rapid absorption with minimal systemic effects
- Convenient for drugs that are gases at room temperature or easily volatile
Topical Route
- Application to the skin, mucous membranes of the eye, ear, nose, throat, airway, or vagina
- Used for local effects, slowest route of drug administration due to the skin's multiple layers
- Used for systemic effects, with a syringe angle of 10° to 15°
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Action refers to the molecular perspective, where a drug activates a specific pathway or binds to a receptor
- Effect refers to the physiological outcome, what is observed
- Drug-receptor interaction is important in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Agonist and Antagonist
- Agonist drug binds to the receptor, enhancing cellular activity and producing a biological response
- Antagonist drug binds to the receptor, blocking cellular activity and producing no biological response
- Full agonist: enhancer of biological function (100%)
- Partial agonist: partial enhancer of biological function (< 100%)
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Description
Explore the method of drug administration through inhalation, commonly used for infants and patients with seizures. Learn about the rapid absorption and minimal systemic effects associated with this delivery route.
