UHSP Pharmacy Technician Training Module 4 & 5 - Pharmacology and Medication Theraphy
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8 Terms
Reconstitution
Some medications come in a powdered form and require reconstitution with a specific diluent before administration
Techs must carefully follow instructions for reconstitution to ensure accurate dosing
Drug Action
The specific biochemical interaction between a drug and its target in the body to produce a therapeutic effect
Pharmacokinetics
The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs
Pharmacodynamics
The study of the physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action
NSAIDs
Mechanism: Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
Terminology: anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Analgesic
Mechanism: inhibit bacterial growth
Terminology: broad-spectrum, narrow-spectrum
Antidepressants
Mechanism: Alter neurotransmitter levels
Terminology: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic