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12/19/2013

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alpha 1 recptor
Definition
constriction of the veins arterioles,mydriasis of the eyes
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alpha 2 receptor
Definition
presynaptic terminals inhibition
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beta1 receptor
Definition
increased herat rate conductivity automaticity contractility in the heart and renin release in the kidneys
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beta2 receptors
Definition
bronchodilation dilation of the arterioles inhibition on contractions of the uterus tremors
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beta3
Definition
lipolysis of the adipose tissue
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dopaminergic
Definition
vasodilatation of the kidneys
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pharmacology
Definition
study of drugs and there effects on the body
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pharmocodynamics
Definition
how the drug interacts with the body to cause its effects
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pharmacokinetics
Definition
how the drug is absorbed metabolized and excreted
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agonist
Definition
a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response
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agonist-antagonist
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simulates some of the receptors effects while it blocks others
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competitive antagonism
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antagonism that can be overcome by large amounts of the agonist
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non competitive antagonism
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no amount of the agonist can over come its effect
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irreversible antagonism
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permenitaly binds to the receptor site
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down regulation
Definition
binds to one receptor and causes others to go away
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up regulation
Definition
causes more receptors in the body
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bolus
Definition
a single often large dose of a med
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contraindication
Definition
a medical condition which makes the drug of no medical value
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cumulative action
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when a drug is given over several doses causing a increased effect
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depressant
Definition
causes a body function to decrease
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