Introduction to Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics Scholarly

Assignment #1 – Introduction to Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics Scholarly Paper (150 points)

The purpose of this assignment is to understand the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics and how they affect the delivery of drugs and over-the-counter medications.

Students will provide the best complete answer to each of the following questions:

Define the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in the delivery of pharmacological care.

Provide an explanation for each of the pharmacokinetic processes below. Include in the discussion what factors can affect each process.

Absorption

Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion

What is the Cytochrome P450 System? Explain what an inducing agent is and what an inhibiting agent is. Give one drug example of each and explain its effect as an inducer or inhibitor.

To minimize harm in medication administration and maximize beneficial drug response, discuss:
the nurse’s role and legal responsibilities for medication administration.
how drug therapy must be adjusted to account for sources of individual variation, i.e. age, size, co-morbid conditions, pregnancy, and genetics.
Assignment Criteria:
A rationale for your answers must be supported by evidence from at least three (3) references. One reference must be the course textbook, one from a peer-reviewed scholarly journal article (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source), and the final one from either a peer-reviewed journal article (no older than five [5] years unless a classic source) or a credible website (.org). Blogs and encyclopedias are not appropriate references. Be careful of all websites with advertisements as they are usually not credible.
Use of APA Style (7th ed.) is required. This includes the paper format, references, and citations. Attention must also be given to spelling and grammar.
To format your paper, follow the instructions in Canvas for “Instructions for formatting an APA Student Paper Template”.

Suggested paper length is 3 pages maximum excluding the title and reference pages.
The following Level 1 headings are required for organizing your paper:
Title of Your Paper

(NOTE: Introductory paragraph should be written between the title and the first Level 1 heading)

Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic Processes
Cytochrome P450 System
Minimizing Medication Administration Harm and Maximizing Beneficial Drug Response
Conclusion