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Pharmacology Ch 3-5
matching set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A drug that is used "off label" means? | the drug has never been approved |
| When answering the phone for a prescription refill, the following information is not necessary to be asked? | what time the patient expects to pick the medication up from the pharmacy |
| Drug forms that are manufactured for dissolving in the mouth are? | buccal and transmucosal tablets |
| Prescriptions of medications other than schedule II controlled substances may be? | written, verbally transmitted by the medical office, and electronically transferred |
| What is not recognized as a general grouping route of administration of medication? | transdermal |
| To assist the elderly with compliance? | medication should be given at a convenient time, medication should be given in a convenient form, and the reason for prescribed medications should be explained |
| Gelatinous containers holding powders? | capsules |
| If an allied health professional is not familiar with a medication where can they find the information for that drug? | PDR and product information inserts |
| Factors that affect doses of medications in geriatric patients are? | state of hydration, electrolyte balance, organ function, ability to comply with orders socially and economically |
| Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are found in? | FDA category A |
| Drugs that are marked by R are? | trade name drugs |
| The name that is owned by the manufacturer includes all except the? | generic name |
| Variables that affect drug dosage and action? | patient size, diet and gender |
| Geriatric patients may have unexpected reactions to medications because of? | polypharmacy, dentition and slowed gastric mobility |
| What should be included in a medication order? | Date, patients name, medication name, dosage, route of administration, and time or frequency of administration |
| Pregnancy category A | Remote risk |
| Pregnancy category B | slightly more risk |
| Pregnancy category C | greater risk |
| Pregnancy category D | proven risk of fetal harm, but indication for use may be present |
| Pregnancy category X | proven fetal risk, no indication for use |
| What leads to polypharmcy | OTC & legend drugs |
| Parts of a prescription | Physician Information, Patient Heading, Superscription, Inscription, Signa, Subscription, Physicians signature, Refill line, DEA # |
| What color ink must be used for filling out prescriptions? | blue or black ink |
| Drug forms and drug delivery systems | solid, semisolid, liquid, gas |
| Oral medication forms | solid, liquid, powder |
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