References: Asperheim‚ M. (2009). Introduction to Pharmacology (11th ed.). St. Louis‚ Missouri: Saunders. Bauman‚ M. E.‚ Mack‚ G.‚ Bruce‚ A.‚ Bauman‚ M. L.‚ Nolan‚ K.‚ & Massicotte‚ M. (May/June 2012). Natural Health Product Utilization in Warfarinized Children; Prevalence and Knowledge. J Pharm Technol
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As a senior in high school‚ I had the choice to opt out of senior activities and enroll into a pharmacy technician degree program. I can honestly say I was very enthusiastic to be receiving my high school diploma and pharmacy technician degree in the same year. My interest for medication would come at a very young age‚ ( preferably around the age of 3 and 4 ). After growing up witnessing my great grandmother take various of medications for an array of health problems‚ it captivated my mind to want
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medicine had its beginnings. Chinese used herbs Hippocrates-The Father of Medicine Theophrastus-The Father of Botany-early scientist. Mithridates-Father of Toxicology-Studied the adverse effects of plants. ANCIENT ERA Dioscorides-Father of Pharmacology. During the Roman period. Cosmos and Damien-Saints of Pharmacy and Medicine-twin s who represent the closeness of medicine and pharmacy. Doctors would also find medicines to treat patients. After the fall of the Roman Empire‚ the division of pharmacy
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First pass metabolism. Pharmacology is the study of the effects drugs have and how they exert them. Drugs can be administered enteral or parenteral. [1] Enteral refers to any form of administration that involves the alimentary tract. The four enteral routes of administration include the mouth‚ sublingual‚ buccal and rectal. Parenteral refers to routes of administration outside of or beside of the alimentary tract. The parenteral route includes intravascular (IV)‚ Intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous
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research data exists surrounding kava and reports of liver toxicity‚ says Professor Edzard Ernst‚ of Peninsula Medical School at the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth in the U.K.‚ in the October 2007 issue of the "British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology." Apparently liver damage due to kava consumption has not been a concern among people in the South Pacific‚ in spite of its use for generations. Ernst notes the idea of possible contamination of the kava root with different parts of the plant as
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Pharmacy is an intriguing‚ and mutable field in our society today. A particularly attractive feature of this career is the wide variety of opportunities that one is afforded. The versatility in having a Doctor of Pharmacy is quite rewarding and promising. Nevertheless‚ it is essential to know ones intentions and motivations in considering a career in Pharmacy. My interests are engrained in my desire to be an active component in the enhancement in others health‚ to be conversant in topics relating
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pharmacist-physician who lived in Rome and who describe the method of preparing formulas containing plant and animal drugs and the term ”galenical pharmacy” was originated. In 19th century material medica (medical matter) undergo divisions: 1. pharmacology – the actions of drugs 2. pharmacognosy – all aspects of drugs with lesser emphasis on action The word “pharmacognosy” formed from 2 Greek words pharmakon (drugs) and gnosis (knowledge) was introduced by C.A Seydler ( Chr.
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Pharmacy Health care profession Health is a word very known but it carries a lot of complications and troubles. According to the WHO‚ health is a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being and not merely absence of any illness. Health care system depends upon a health care team. A health care team is the group of community who contribute to a common health goal and common objectives determined by community needs. Although community pharmacist is of key importance in providing
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Review of Knowledge- NR 291 Chapters 2-7‚ 36 & 37; Part 1 Chapter 2: Pharmacologic Principles “Any chemical that affects the physiologic processes of a living organism can broadly be defined as a drug. The study or science of drugs is known as pharmacology. Without understanding basic pharmacologic principles‚ the nurse cannot fully appreciate the therapeutic benefits and potential toxicity of drugs. Drugs are grouped together based on their similar properties. This is known as a drug classification
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isolate and elucidate novel compounds from marine sources in the 1970’s. Drug discovery research from marine organisms has been accelerating and now involves interdisciplinary research including biochemistry‚ biology‚ ecology‚ organic chemistry‚ and pharmacology. These entities are the sources of new leads for treatment of many diseases such as cancer‚ AIDS‚ inflammatory conditions‚ and a large variety of viral‚ bacterial and fungal diseases. Because of the highly chemical and physical harsh conditions
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