Chapter 1: Pharmacology For Pharmacy Technicians Summary Latest Version Complete Document For Exam Preparation

[Document title] F0R MORE CONTACT ME TO ACCESS THE ACTUAL EXAMS TOO CHAPTER 1: PHARMACOLOGY FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS SUMMARY LATEST VERSION COMPLETE DOCUMENT FOR EXAM PREPARATION Pharmacology is the cornerstone of pharmacy, it deals with 1 the study of drugs 2 the properties of drugs 3 effects of the drugs 4 interactions with the body As a pharmacy technician having a solid foundation in pharmacology, helps in assisting pharmacists and ensuring safe and effective medication. This chapter covers the basic 1 principles of pharmacology 2 major categories of drugs 3 mechanisms of actions 4 depth of antibiotics BAS=C PR=NC=PLES OF P:ARMACOLOGY[Document title] F0R MORE CONTACT ME TO ACCESS THE ACTUAL EXAMS TOO The principles include drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) The concept of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 1 ABSORPT=ON =t refers to how drugs enter the bloodstream after administration. ROUTE OF ADM=N=STRAT=ON ARE 1 oral 2 intravenous 3 intramuscular 2 D=STR=BUT=ON The drug is distributed to the body once absorbed. Factors that affect the distribution are 1 blood flow 2 tissue permeability 3 binding to plasma proteins Note: drugs with high protein-bound have a longer duration of action only the unbound protein is active 3 METABOL=SM[Document title] F0R MORE