NSG 3301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Prescription Drug, Contraindication, Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacotherapeutics - the desired therapeutic effect of the drug. Pharmacokinetics - the changes that occur to the drug while it is inside the body. Pharmacodynamics - the effects of the drug on the body. Contraindications and precautions - the conditions under which the drug should not be used or must be used carefully with monitoring. Adverse effects - unintended and usually undesirable effects that may occur with the use of a drug. Drug interactions - the effects that may occur when the drug given along with another drug, food, or substance. Life span and gender - age and gender. Lifestyle, diet, and habits - occupation, nances, substance use, exercise. Environment - where will the drug be administered. Approximately 45% of the population received one drug in any given month. Approximately 85% of adults aged 65 and older are receiving three or more prescriptions a month. Typical of a medication within a drug class.
