Blailock's Pharm Pt 1 Flashcards

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Absorption

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The process by which a drug moves from its site of administration into the bloodstream.

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Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)

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An unintended, harmful reaction to a medication administered at normal therapeutic doses.

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Allergic Effect

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An immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to a drug, ranging from mild rash to severe anaphylaxis.

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Anaphylactic Reaction

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A severe, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction involving airway compromise, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse.

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Anaphylaxis

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A rapid, systemic hypersensitivity reaction characterized by bronchospasm, hypotension, edema, and possible death if untreated.

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Bioavailability

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The portion of an administered drug that reaches systemic circulation in an active form.

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Distribution

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The movement of a drug from the bloodstream to tissues and organs throughout the body.

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Drug Tolerance

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A condition in which increasing doses of a drug are required to achieve the same therapeutic effect.

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Excretion

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The process by which drugs are eliminated from the body, primarily through the kidneys.

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Generic Name

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The official, nonproprietary name of a medication (e.g., acetaminophen).