Funda Tips

• Branches of pharmacology


  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmacology
• Movement of drugs


  1. Absorption

  2. Distribution

  3. Metabolism

  4. Excretion
• Pharmacognosy


  Study of drugs derived from nature: plants & animals
• Pharmacy


  Drug preparation, dispensation
• Pharmacology


  Study of drugs
• Pharmacokinetics


  • Provides information on a drug's absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
• The nurse wants to learn more about the drug's absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
• The ASIN Law (RA 8172) aims to eliminate iron deficiency disorders
• The Cheaper Medicines Act (RA 9502) ensures people's access to affordable and quality medicines for chronic illness
• The Consumer's Act (RA 7394) allows defective products to be returned for replacement within 30 days
• The Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165) strictly regulates dangerous drugs in the country
• The Food Fortification Act (RA 8976) aims to reduce iron, vitamin A, iodine, thiamine and riboflavin deficiency
• The Generics Act (RA 6675) promotes the use of generic drug names
• The Injection Law (RA 6136) allows RNs to administer parenteral drugs under the supervision of a licensed MD
• The Pharmacy Act (RA 5921) regulates pharmacy practice in the country
• The Price Act (RA 7581) regulates prices of commodities during calamities
• Pharmacy priorities


  • Assessment
  • Asking the physician (RICH)
  • Alert