NUR2474 Pharmacology Module 1 Quiz Review

Characteristics of medications - ans -----1.Effectiveness: Most important property a drug can have 2.Safety: Drug cannot produce harmful effects 3.Selectivity: Drug elicits only the response for which it is given Properties of medicines to consider when prescribing to patients - ans -----Reversible action Predictability Ease of administration Freedom from drug interactions Low cost Chemical stability Simple generic name However, no drug is ideal... Patient specific variabilities affecting response to medications - ans -----Physiologic variables - Age, gender, and weight Pathologic variables - Diminished function of kidneys and liver Genetic variables - Can alter the metabolism of drugs and predispose the patient to unique interactions Drug interactions Pharmacodynamics - ans -----Impact of drugs on the body Drug-receptor interaction - Binding of the drug to its receptor Patient's functional state