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► In this educational video, we dive deep into the fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics, focusing on zero-order and first-order kinetics, which are crucial for understanding how drugs are eliminated from the body. Whether you’re a nursing or medical student, mastering these concepts is essential for safe and effective medication administration.
We begin by explaining zero-order kinetics, where the drug is eliminated from the body at a constant rate, regardless of its concentration in the bloodstream. You’ll see how this steady decrease in drug concentration is represented on a graph and why it's important for certain medications.
Next, we explore first-order kinetics, where the rate of drug elimination changes in proportion to its concentration. As the drug concentration decreases, so does the amount of drug being eliminated. This type of kinetics is the most common in pharmacology and understanding it is key to predicting how long a drug will remain active in the body.
The video also covers mixed kinetics, which combines elements of both zero-order and first-order kinetics. You’ll learn about the initial distribution phase, where the drug moves rapidly from the blood into the tissues, and the elimination phase, where the drug is gradually removed from the body.
By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to differentiate between zero-order, first-order, and mixed kinetics, and how these principles apply to real-world drug administration. This knowledge will enhance your ability to make informed decisions in clinical practice, ensuring that you can manage patient medications safely and effectively.
► THE PROF
Dr. Pravin Shukle is a board certified specialist in internal medicine and currently works as an Independent Medical Practice Professional in Ontario, Canada.
He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1994.
Dr. Shukle is an avid speaker and performs over 150 special lectures across the nation each year with various audiences ranging from the general public, to nurses, to physicians, to medical specialists.
Within Lecturio, he teaches courses on Pharmacology.
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