Pharmacology Principles PHCO 310
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What does the term 'Pharmacology' originate from?

  • Latin for medication and treatment
  • Greek for drug and study (correct)
  • Arabic for healing and practices
  • French for pharmacy and science

    • Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Pharmacology?

  • The study of medication administration techniques
  • The economic impact of drug development
  • The interaction of drugs with living systems (correct)
  • The history of pharmaceutical sciences

    • What key aspect of drug development should students be able to compare by the end of the lecture?

  • Various drug classes
  • Types of pharmacy practice
  • Different drug formulations
  • Phases in Drug Development (correct)

    • What is NOT a focus of Pharmacodynamics?

    <p>Factors affecting drug absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The process by which drugs are metabolized and excreted in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying and interpreting which aspects should be mastered according to the lecture objectives?

    <p>Drug Pharmacokinetics Parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do nuclear hormone receptor cofactors play in research according to the content provided?

    <p>They are involved in breast cancer progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse understand regarding medications they administer?

    <p>Pharmacotherapeutic principles of all medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Phase 2 clinical trials?

    <p>To evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes pharmacokinetics?

    <p>The study of drug absorption and metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows drugs to cross lipid membranes from low concentration to high concentration?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bioavailability refer to in pharmacology?

    <p>The fraction of a drug that reaches circulation after absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of clinical trials involves the largest number of participants?

    <p>Phase 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary responsibility of a nurse regarding prescribed medications?

    <p>To understand the intended use of the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typical of an ideal drug?

    <p>Produces long-term side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse consider about a medication's administration?

    <p>Dose range and route of administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In drug development, what is crucial before a drug reaches patients?

    <p>Its safety and efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do special considerations affect pharmacotherapeutic response?

    <p>They can influence the drug's therapeutic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about drug characteristics is correct?

    <p>A drug must have a unique fit to specific receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimizes adverse effects of an ideal drug?

    <p>Using the drug infrequently and at low doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nurse in understanding medication contraindications?

    <p>To ensure the drug is safe for patient use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of chronic blocking of receptors?

    <p>Upregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the strength of a drug at a specified concentration?

    <p>Potency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about agonists is true?

    <p>They activate the receptor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A high therapeutic index indicates that a drug is considered what?

    <p>Safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a drug (a) is selective to receptor (A), which statement is false?

    <p>Drug (B) can bind to receptor (A).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the number of receptors decreases in response to repeated stimulation?

    <p>Downregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following choices describes efficacy?

    <p>The highest maximal response a drug can produce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If oxytocin produces a greater response at lower doses than vasopressin, which statement is correct?

    <p>Oxytocin is more potent than vasopressin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a loading dose?

    <p>To quickly reach the therapeutic range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher volume of distribution indicate about a drug?

    <p>It is distributed more widely throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is false regarding drug-protein binding?

    <p>Binding enhances drug metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does therapeutic drug monitoring aim to do?

    <p>Maintain drug plasma concentration within effective limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 300 mg of a 400 mg dose of amoxicillin is bioavailable, what is its bioavailability percentage?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is not typically involved in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Drug receptor binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When discussing drug elimination, which statement is accurate?

    <p>Elimination encompasses both metabolism to inactive forms and drug excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In therapeutic monitoring, what is the goal regarding plasma drug concentrations?

    <p>Maintain them within the therapeutic range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Pharmacology

    • Pharmacology stems from Greek words: "pharmakos" (drug) and "logos" (study).
    • Defined as the study of substances interacting with living systems through chemical processes, regulating body functions.

    Educational Background

    • PhD in Pharmacology from The University of Manchester (Apr 2023).
    • MSc in Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Nottingham (Dec 2016).
    • BSc in Pharmacy from Umm Al-Qura University, KSA (Jun 2013).

    Research Interests

    • Focus on nuclear hormone receptors in breast cancer progression.
    • Interested in cancer metabolism, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and metastasis.

    Lecture Objectives

    • Identify general principles of pharmacology, including history and drug nature.
    • Compare various phases of drug development.
    • Define and interpret pharmacokinetics parameters.
    • Understand principles of pharmacodynamics.
    • Recognize drug-drug interactions and adverse effects.

    Nature of Drugs

    • Drugs are substances for preventing, curing, or alleviating medical conditions.
    • Types of drugs include inorganic ions, organic molecules, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
    • Unique molecular characteristics are required for selective receptor binding.

    Ideal Drug Characteristics

    • Effectively treats or prevents conditions.
    • Produces rapid results at low doses with minimal side effects.
    • Convenient administration, often orally and infrequent dosing.
    • Affordable and accessible with quick elimination from the body.
    • Should not interact negatively with other medications or food.

    Drug Development Process

    • Safety and efficacy assessments critical before patient use.
    • Preclinical phase includes laboratory work lasting 3-5 years.
    • Clinical phases:
      • Phase 1: 20-100 healthy participants assess dosage and pharmacokinetics.
      • Phase 2: 100-300 patients with diseases evaluate efficacy and safety.
      • Phase 3: 1000-3000 patients compare efficacy against controls or placebos.
      • Phase 4: Post-marketing surveillance.
    • Certain drugs may bypass extensive clinical evidence due to urgent treatment needs (e.g., anticancer drugs).

    Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics

    • Pharmacokinetics:
      • Concerns what the body does to the drug (ADME: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion).
    • Pharmacodynamics:
      • Focuses on what the drug does to the body, including physiological and biochemical effects.

    Pharmacokinetics: Absorption

    • Effective drugs must reach target cells in adequate amounts.
    • Factors affecting passage through membranes include size, ionization, and solubility.
    • Bioavailability measures the proportion of drug reaching circulation after absorption.

    Mechanisms of Drug Transport

    • Diffusion (passive transport): Movement from high to low concentration.
    • Active transport: Requires carriers for crossing membranes.

    Time-Response Relationship

    • Regular medication administration aims to maintain plasma drug levels within therapeutic range.
    • Loading dose: High initial dose for quick therapeutic range attainment.
    • Maintenance dose: Regular doses to sustain therapeutic concentration.

    Recap of Key Pharmacokinetic Terms

    • Volume of distribution indicates drug distribution throughout the body.
    • Drug-protein binding involves competition for plasma proteins (e.g., albumin).
    • Therapeutic drug monitoring ensures drug concentrations remain effective, avoiding toxicity.

    Pharmacodynamics: Receptors and Responses

    • Agonists activate receptors like endogenous substances; partial agonists provide weaker responses.
    • Antagonists block receptors to prevent chemical binding.
    • Receptor regulation includes downregulation (diminished response) and upregulation (chronic blocking).

    Potency and Efficacy

    • Potency refers to the strength of a drug at specific doses; more potent drugs produce effects at lower doses.
    • Efficacy is the maximum response achievable from a drug.

    Key Recap Questions

    • High therapeutic index indicates drug safety.
    • Pharmacodynamics describes effects on the body.
    • Selective drugs may bind differently to receptors.

    Practical Cases

    • Comparative analysis of drug effectiveness and responses (e.g., lorazepam vs. diazepam, oxycodone vs. aspirin).

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