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The movement (requiring energy) of a substance between different tissues via pumping mechanisms contained within cell membranes
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Active Transport
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The passive movement of a substance between different tissues from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentrations
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Diffusion
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Someone who is 'elderly' is of what age?
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65 and older
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A person younger than 1 month of age; newborn infant
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Neonate
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A graphic tool for estimating drug dosages using various body measurments
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Nomogram
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Name for a person who is 12 years of age or younger
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Pediatric
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The use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problems
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Polypharmacy
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The four phases- drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion are termed ____
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Pharmacokinetics
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Name the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics
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Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
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What percentage of currently approved drugs for adults lack approval for pediatric use by the FDA?
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75%
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Which trimester is a pregnant mother's fetus at most risk of side-effects due to drugs? During which trimester, does the most mother-taken drugs reach the fetus?
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1st Trimester / 3rd Trimester
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The factors that contribute to the safety or harm of a drug during pregnancy are dependent on what 3 factors?
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Drug Properties / Fetal Gestational Age / Maternal Factors (liver or kidney function, ex)
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T/F... a pregnant mother should never use drugs
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False. Treatments for hypertension, epilepsy, diabetes, ex.... far outweigh the risks
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Category X for pregnancy drugs would be safe or unsafe to fetus? Category A?
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Unsafe / Safe
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Drug levels in breast milk vs. blood circulation....higher or lower? Dosage for breastfeeding infant is determined by what?
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Lower / Volume of consumption
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