NUR 210, 242 Pharm Exam 1 Exam (elaborations)

NUR 210, 242 Pharm Exam 1 Exam (elaborations) Chap. 2 Two drug phases 1.Pharmacokinetic phase 2.Pharmacodynamic Phase Pharmacokinetic Phase: is the process of drug movement through the body necessary to achieve drug action. Includes Absorption, Distribuion, Metabolism, and Excretion. Pharmacodynamic Phase: is the study of the effects of drug on the body. ( Receptor binding, post receptor effects, and chemical reactions). Digestion starts in the mouth-Salvia starts the breakdown!!!! Pharmacokinetic Phase: Absorption is the movement of the drug through the blood stream after its administration. Disintegrations is the breakdown of the oral drug into smaller particles. Dissolution is the time it takes the drug to disintegrate and dissolve to become available for absorption. Acidic is faster than alkaline environment. Absorption methods