Pharmacology: Drug Interactions and Effects

Study Notes

Pharmacokinetic Processes

Key pharmacokinetic processes include absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
These processes determine how a drug is absorbed into the body, distributed throughout tissues, metabolized by the liver, and eliminated from the body.

Drug Binding and Barriers

The term "protein binding" describes the binding of a drug to plasma proteins.
Drugs must cross blood-brain and placental barriers to reach central nervous system sites and fetal circulation respectively.

Drug Naming Types

Drug names can be classified into three primary types:
- Chemical Name: the precise chemical structure of the drug
- Generic Name: the non-proprietary name approved for use
- Brand Name: the trade name given by a pharmaceutical company
A specific type of name not commonly recognized as part of these categories is not mentioned.

Desirable Drug Effects

The term "therapeutic effect" refers to the desirable effects produced by a drug when it is administered.

Pharmacotherapeutics Components

Pharmacotherapeutics discusses various components such as drug indications, mechanisms of action, potential side effects, and contraindications.
A specific component not associated with pharmacotherapeutics is excluded from this discussion.

Description

This quiz covers the discussion of a drug's name, definition, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), and pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action, desirable and undesirable pharmacological actions). Test your knowledge on how drugs interact with the body and their effects.