Pharmacology

1.  Discuss in one to two paragraphs providing two key points on why the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of drugs are important concepts to understand as it relates to a better understanding of pharmacology.   2.  Federal regulations and laws have been passed over the years in the aftermath of earlier adverse drug reactions, such as the Sulfanilamide disaster of 1937 or the Thalidomide disaster of 1962.  Discuss in one paragrah some of the measures or acts that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed to avoid similar incidences from occurring in the future an rationale for their passage.   3.  Adverse reactions to drugs have become an observable occurrence with increased drug utilization.  Compare and contrast an allergic reaction from an anaphylactic shock.   Each question has to be at least 200 words in length.  All sources including the textbook must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.   4.  Drugs can come in the several forms (e.g., solid liquid, injectable, semisolid, transdermal, ophthalmic, or otics).  The use of a particular drug formulation can be based on factors such as onset of action, physician/patient preferences, and the available route of administration.  Name one to two instances where an injectable route of administration might be prefered over an oral route.   Question 4 has to be at least 500 words in length.  All sources including the textbook must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.   This is the book I am using:

  Moini, J. (2013). Focus on pharmacology: Essentials for health professionals (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.