S1 E19 Pharmacokinetics: What the Body Does to Drugs

Ever wonder what really happens to that medication after you give it? In this episode of Clinical Adventurer, we break down the essentials of pharmacokinetics — the science of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs. You’ll learn how factors like age, genetics, liver enzymes, and kidney function shape drug levels and responses, and why understanding these processes is key for safe, effective nursing practice. This is the practical pharmacology knowledge that helps you think critically at the bedside