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1
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The study of substances that interact w/ living systems through chemical processes

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Pharmacology

2
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The study of therapeutic uses and effects of drugs

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Pharmacotherapeutics

3
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PK

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Pharmacokinetics

4
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Movement of a drug through the body

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Pharmacokinetics (PK)

5
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Mechanism of action on the body

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Pharmacodynamics (PD)

6
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ADE

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Adverse Drug Events

7
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Chewing tablets results in inhibition of platelet aggregation within 20 mins

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ASA

8
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Lifespan of platelet is how long?

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7 - 10 days

9
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What extends half life of ASA?

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Larger doses, effects are irreversible

10
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Which drug causes GI irritation, GI bleeds, and tinnitus?

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ASA

11
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What are the ADE’s of Ibuprofen?

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  • NO tinnitus as compared to ASA

- Na and H20 retention

12
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People with what 3 conditions should we not give Ibuprofen to?

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  • HTN
  • CHF
  • Kidney disorders
13
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What does Ibuprofen do in elderly patients?

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Reduces renal function who are dependent on the renal prostaglandins to maintain kidney function which leads to renal insufficiency.

14
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What is the pharmacologic active ingredient in coffee?

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Caffeine

15
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What substance in coffee causes agitation/increase in HR and BP?

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Caffeine

16
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What drug do we get from saliva of Gila Monsters? What does it treat?

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Exenatide, Byetta

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