Unit 7 Lilley Chpt 3

the active (energy-required) movement of a substance between different tissue via biomolecular pumping mechanism contained within cell membrane

the passive movement of a substance (e.g. a drug) between different tissue from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration

Pertaining to a person who is 65 years of age or older. (note: some sources consicer “elderly “ to be 55 years or older

pertaining to a person younger than 1 month of age; new born infant

a graphic tool for estimating drug dosages using various body measurements

pertaining to a person who is 12 years of age or younger

the use of many different drugs concurrently in treating a patient, who often has several health problem