NUR 302 Exam 1 Questions With Solutions

NUR 302 Exam 1 Questions With Solutions Properties of an ideal drug -effectiveness is the most important virtue to have. if it is not effective, then what is the purpose of giving in. safety -selectiveness: only does what it is supposed to do. -Other important factors are: reversible action, ease of administration, low cost, chemical stability, freedom from drug interactions, simple generic name. What barriers must a molecule pass through to undergo pharmacokinetic processes? - three ways to cross a membrane: channel of pores, transport systems, P-glycoprotein, direct penetration of the membrane -barriers: lining of the intestines, small intestines absorb it, capillaries, cell wall -"likes dissolve likes" - oil and water repel each other