Principles of Pharmacology – ATI A Comprehensive Guide.

The movement of a drug by the circulatory system to the intended site of action is what kind of pharmacokinetic action? Distribution. The change or biotransformation that occurs in a drug into a more or less potent, soluble, or inactive form is what kind of a pharmacokinetic action? Metabolism. The elimination of a drug or its metabolites from the body to the external environment through the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or lungs is what kind of pharmacokinetic action? Excretion. What is the term given to the altered version of a drug after biotransformation occurs? Metabolite. In what organ does the majority of a drug's biotransformation occur? Liver. What term describes the intended effects of a drug? Therapeutic effect. What terms describe the unintended effects of a drug? Side effects and adverse effects. What is another term for drugs able to be purchased "over the counter"? Nonprescription drugs. What term describes a drug that has been identified by the federal government as being potentially harmful if its administration is not supervised by a licensed health provider such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant? Prescription drug. What is the name of the process that addresses how various drug forms affect the dissolution, absorption rate, and onset of action of a drug? Pharmaceutics. What form of oral drug is expected to have the longest absorption rate? Tablets that have an enteric coating. What are the terms used to describe oral medications that come in forms that delay release of the medication?