NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Week 1 Quiz Updated: Pharmacology - Rasmussen

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NUR 2407 Pharmacology Week 1 Quiz Rasmussen NUR 2407 Pharmacology Pharmacology Week 1 Quiz Rasmussen Drug - Any Chemical the Alters the Body Pharmacology - The study of... the chemical, biological, and physiological effects of drugs Clinical Pharmacology - Studying the effects of drugs on humans Adverse Reactions - •Adverse reactions: More severe than side effects •Unintended and occur at normal doses •Cause mild to severe side effects, including anaphylaxis (cardiovascular collapse) •Adverse reactions are always undesirable. •Adverse effects must always be reported and documented Therapeutic Range - The concentration of medication between the minimal effect dose and the toxic dose Therapeutics - Studying the use of drugs to treat disease The Big Three - Effectiveness - Safety - Selectivity Effectiveness - Did it work Safety - A safe drug causes no harm All drugs can be harmful Selectivity - A drug that only produces the desired effect [Show More]

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