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Complete Study Guide
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Pharmacology Study Guide 20+ Nursing
Content review based on publicly available ATI Pharmacology blueprints.
For educational use — not affiliated with or endorsed by ATI.
, 📚 Content Review by Topic
20+ Topics ATI Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics
The study of what the body does to a The study of what the drug does to
drug. the body.
Absorption – movement of drug Receptor binding (agonist vs.
from site of administration into antagonist)
bloodstream Therapeutic index (safety margin)
Distribution – movement of drug Potency vs. efficacy
to target tissues Dose-response relationship
Metabolism – biotransformation
(primarily in liver)
Excretion – removal of drug
(primarily kidneys)
Key: bioavailability, first-pass effect, half-
life, onset/peak/duration.
Complete Study Guide
Topic-by-Topic Content Review
MODULE F O R M AT TO P I C S LEVEL
Pharmacology Study Guide 20+ Nursing
Content review based on publicly available ATI Pharmacology blueprints.
For educational use — not affiliated with or endorsed by ATI.
, 📚 Content Review by Topic
20+ Topics ATI Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics
The study of what the body does to a The study of what the drug does to
drug. the body.
Absorption – movement of drug Receptor binding (agonist vs.
from site of administration into antagonist)
bloodstream Therapeutic index (safety margin)
Distribution – movement of drug Potency vs. efficacy
to target tissues Dose-response relationship
Metabolism – biotransformation
(primarily in liver)
Excretion – removal of drug
(primarily kidneys)
Key: bioavailability, first-pass effect, half-
life, onset/peak/duration.
