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Pharmacology Study Guide 20+ Nursing
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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.