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Title

Gerontology Exam 2

Description

Geriatric Pharmacology

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Subject

Nursing

Level

Undergraduate 1

Created

11/27/2010

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Term

Absorption

Definition

movement of the drug to the biology, across the biological barrier

Term

Distribution

Definition

movement of the drug from plasma into the cell

Term

Metabolism

Definition

biotransformation

Term

Excretion

Definition

cardiac output and blood flow throughout the circulatory system are decreased in older adults affecting blood flow to the liver and kidneys