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Ch.13
Pharamcodynamics
Term | Definition |
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What is Pharmacodynamics? | A subset of pharmacology that deals with how medications cause their effects on the body |
What are the 3 concepts addressed in Pharmacodynamics? | Mechanism of action(Agonist/Antagonist), Therapeutic Window, Therapeutic Index |
What is an example of an agonist? | Albuterol stimulates Bronchiole DILATION to help asthma patients breathe better |
What is an example of an antagonist? | Metoprolol inhibit the stimulation of the heart to decrease cardiac output |
What is an agonist? | A medication that stimulates the effects of an existing process? |
What does a wide therapeutic window indicate? | A medication with a greater range of doses that will work for patients |
How is the therapeutic index value determined? | By taking a toxic dose of the medication and dividing it by the effective dose |
What does a high therapeutic index value indicate? | Medications with a higher TI are safer |
What is an example of a medication with a high therapeutic index? | Ibuprofen |
What is an example of a medication with a low therapeutic index? | Phenytoin |