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How drugs work – an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: Best Class Notes
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Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Demonstrate the principles of safe medication administration Understand what pharmacodynamics means Understand th ... e general principles of pharmacokinetics Understand what is meant by adverse drug reactions and medication interactions. The principles of safe medication administration Find and read the following pieces of legislation on www.legislation.gov.uk/. Then consider how each one addresses the administration of medication: The Medicines Act (1968) The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) Health Act (2006) Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations (2013) Understanding pharmacodynamics Replacing a deficiency to provide a normal physiological response (e.g. insulin is administered for diabetes mellitus) Understanding pharmacokinetics What factors do you think predispose some patient groups to medication interaction? Understanding adverse reactions to medication Look up the common IV medications used in your clinical area. Read the patient information leaflet supplied with the medicine. What are the common adverse reactions? [Show More]
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