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What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics?
What is the term for the breakdown of drugs by the body?
What is the term for the breakdown of drugs by the body?
What is a mild side effect of a medication?
What is a mild side effect of a medication?
What is the term for the study of how genetic variations affect an individual's response to medications?
What is the term for the study of how genetic variations affect an individual's response to medications?
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What is the goal of personalized medicine in pharmacogenomics?
What is the goal of personalized medicine in pharmacogenomics?
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What occurs when a medication affects the action of another medication?
What occurs when a medication affects the action of another medication?
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What is a factor that affects pharmacokinetics?
What is a factor that affects pharmacokinetics?
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What is the term for the study of how medications affect the body?
What is the term for the study of how medications affect the body?
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What is a type of side effect that is unpredictable and unique to the individual?
What is a type of side effect that is unpredictable and unique to the individual?
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What type of drug interaction affects the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of a medication?
What type of drug interaction affects the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of a medication?
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Which of the following patient characteristics can affect pharmacodynamics?
Which of the following patient characteristics can affect pharmacodynamics?
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What is the study of the effects of medications on the body?
What is the study of the effects of medications on the body?
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Which of the following drug properties can affect pharmacokinetic interactions?
Which of the following drug properties can affect pharmacokinetic interactions?
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What is the term for the effect of a medication changing with dose?
What is the term for the effect of a medication changing with dose?
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Which of the following factors can affect drug interactions?
Which of the following factors can affect drug interactions?
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What type of drug interaction affects the physical properties of a medication?
What type of drug interaction affects the physical properties of a medication?
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What is the term for how a medication interacts with its target receptors?
What is the term for how a medication interacts with its target receptors?
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Which of the following is a factor that can affect pharmacokinetic interactions?
Which of the following is a factor that can affect pharmacokinetic interactions?
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Study Notes
Pharmacokinetics
- Study of the movement of drugs within the body, including:
- Absorption: how the drug enters the body
- Distribution: how the drug is dispersed throughout the body
- Metabolism: how the drug is broken down by the body
- Elimination: how the drug is removed from the body
- Factors affecting pharmacokinetics:
- Patient characteristics (e.g. age, weight, kidney function)
- Drug properties (e.g. solubility, bioavailability)
- Dosage and route of administration
Medication Side Effects
- Unwanted reactions to a medication, which can be:
- Mild: minor and temporary (e.g. headache, nausea)
- Moderate: significant but not life-threatening (e.g. rash, dizziness)
- Severe: life-threatening or debilitating (e.g. anaphylaxis, organ damage)
- Types of side effects:
- Allergic reactions: immune system response to the medication
- Idiosyncratic reactions: unpredictable and unique to the individual
- Dose-related reactions: related to the amount of medication taken
- Time-related reactions: related to the duration of medication use
Pharmacogenomics
- Study of how genetic variations affect an individual's response to medications
- Factors affecting pharmacogenomics:
- Genetic polymorphisms: variations in DNA sequence
- Gene expression: how genetic information is translated into proteins
- Epigenetics: environmental factors influencing gene expression
- Applications of pharmacogenomics:
- Personalized medicine: tailoring medication to an individual's genetic profile
- Predicting side effects: identifying genetic risk factors for adverse reactions
- Optimizing dosage: determining the most effective dose based on genetic factors
Drug Interactions
- Occur when a medication affects the action of another medication, or when a medication is affected by another substance (e.g. food, supplements)
- Types of drug interactions:
- Pharmacokinetic interactions: affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of a medication
- Pharmacodynamic interactions: affecting the action of a medication at its target site
- Pharmaceutical interactions: affecting the physical properties of a medication (e.g. solubility, stability)
- Factors affecting drug interactions:
- Patient characteristics (e.g. age, kidney function)
- Drug properties (e.g. mechanism of action, half-life)
- Dosage and route of administration
Pharmacodynamics
- Study of the effects of medications on the body, including:
- Mechanism of action: how the medication works to produce its effects
- Receptor binding: how the medication interacts with its target receptors
- Dose-response relationships: how the effect of the medication changes with dose
- Factors affecting pharmacodynamics:
- Patient characteristics (e.g. age, weight, medical conditions)
- Drug properties (e.g. potency, efficacy)
- Dosage and route of administration
Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption: the process by which a drug enters the body, influenced by factors such as solubility and bioavailability
- Distribution: the process by which a drug is dispersed throughout the body, affected by factors such as blood flow and protein binding
- Metabolism: the process by which a drug is broken down by the body, influenced by factors such as liver function and enzyme activity
- Elimination: the process by which a drug is removed from the body, affected by factors such as kidney function and excretion rate
- Patient characteristics, such as age, weight, and kidney function, can affect pharmacokinetics
- Drug properties, such as solubility and bioavailability, can also impact pharmacokinetics
Medication Side Effects
- Mild side effects: minor and temporary, such as headache or nausea
- Moderate side effects: significant but not life-threatening, such as rash or dizziness
- Severe side effects: life-threatening or debilitating, such as anaphylaxis or organ damage
- Allergic reactions: immune system response to the medication
- Idiosyncratic reactions: unpredictable and unique to the individual
- Dose-related reactions: related to the amount of medication taken
- Time-related reactions: related to the duration of medication use
Pharmacogenomics
- Genetic polymorphisms: variations in DNA sequence that can affect response to medications
- Gene expression: the process by which genetic information is translated into proteins, influencing medication response
- Epigenetics: environmental factors that influence gene expression, such as diet and lifestyle
- Personalized medicine: tailoring medication to an individual's genetic profile
- Predicting side effects: identifying genetic risk factors for adverse reactions
- Optimizing dosage: determining the most effective dose based on genetic factors
Drug Interactions
- Pharmacokinetic interactions: affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of a medication
- Pharmacodynamic interactions: affecting the action of a medication at its target site
- Pharmaceutical interactions: affecting the physical properties of a medication, such as solubility and stability
- Patient characteristics, such as age and kidney function, can affect drug interactions
- Drug properties, such as mechanism of action and half-life, can also impact drug interactions
- Dosage and route of administration can also influence drug interactions
Pharmacodynamics
- Mechanism of action: the way in which a medication works to produce its effects
- Receptor binding: the process by which a medication interacts with its target receptors
- Dose-response relationships: the relationship between the dose of a medication and its effect
- Patient characteristics, such as age and medical conditions, can affect pharmacodynamics
- Drug properties, such as potency and efficacy, can also impact pharmacodynamics
- Dosage and route of administration can also influence pharmacodynamics
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Test your understanding of pharmacokinetics, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, and how patient characteristics, drug properties, and dosage affect drug movement in the body.
