LPN Pharmacology Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide.

LPN Pharmacology Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide.




The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in the body.

1. Pharmaceutical
Phase What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.

2. Pharmacokinetic
Phase


3. Pharmacodynam- What the drug does to the body.
ic Phase

4. The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.

5. The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts.

6. Cumulative Af- Drug build-up in the body.
fect


7. Therapeutic Dose Positive result.

8. Lethal Dose Amount of drug that will cause death.
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9. Toxic Dose Amount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning.

10. Drug Interaction One drug alters another drug.

11. Antagonist Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is narcam for respiratory
depression

12. Reduced Re- Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of this.
sponse


13. Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict blood vessels.

14. Medication Or- Name
ders Should In- Date and Time
clude. 1-8 Drug




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