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Chapter 6 Review

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What to do when phoning scripts to pharmacy 1. identify self and dr2. write name of person on the phone3. give name of patient and d.o.b4. read script exactly as written5. Repeat the order back and forth
Pharmacology the study of drugs, their effects, origins, and properties
therapeutic treatment for disease
prophylactic to prevent or decrease the severity of a disease
Name the source of drugs 1.Plants2.Animals3.minerals4.synthetic
Analgesics relieves pain w.o loss of consciousness and reflex action
Antibiotics inhibits or kills microorganisms without affecting healthy cells
antacids buffers the acid of the stomach
anticoaglulants prevents blood from clotting
antilaxiative relieves diarrhea
antihistamines blocks production of histamine
antiemetic relieves nausea and vomiting
antispasmodics muscle relaxers
bronchocialators relaxes the muscle in the lungs to let air flow through freely
anithypertensives lowers blood pressure
DEA Drug Enforcement Administration
PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) provides accurate info about prescribed medications
Six Rights of routes and methods administration 1.Right patient2.right meds3.right dose4.right method5.right time6.right documentation
methods of administration 1.oral2.sublingual3.buccal4.inhalation5.topical6.rectal/vaginal7.parental8.instillation
Factors that effect how the body responds to a medication 1.age2.weight3.patient tolerance4.allergies5.patient physical/emotional state6.compliance w/instructions7.route of administration
A prescription should contain... 1.Date2.patient full legal name and DOB3. Rx symbol4.Drug name and strength5.instructions6.signiture of physician7.physicians full name, address and phone8.DEA#9.Quantity of pills10. number of refills
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