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Chap - 2
PharmacologyHSC1149
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| model example of a drug that typifies characteristics of that classification | prototype |
| study of drugs & their origin, nature, properties, & effects of living organisms | pharmacology |
| one of the most widely used reference source for drug administration | Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) |
| name able to be assigned after testing and approval by the FDA a drug manufacturer | trade |
| term that describes how substances such as food/other drugs may alter the effects of a drug | interactions |
| drugs that can be purchased without restriction | over-the-counter (OTC) |
| term that described conditions/diseases for which a drug is meant to be prescribed | indications |
| a drug company is assigned the ___ right to market a drug for a total of 17 years | exclusive |
| common/general name assigned to drug; initial lower case letter, never capitalized | generic name |
| used by pharmaceutical company to identify its product; copyrighted & used exclusively by that company; capitalized 1st letter & often shown on labels/references with the registered symbol after the name | trade name |
| exact molecular formula of the drug; usually very long & of little concern to a health care worker | chemical name |
| name of the drug as it appears in the official reference (USP/NF); generally same as generic name | official name |
| other companies may begin to combine the same chemicals to form that specific generic product for marketing; each company assigns own specific trade name to the product once | patent has expired |
| generally trade name products are | more expensive |
| state legislation encouraging physicians to let pharmacists substitute generic equivalents for brand name drugs on a prescription | drug substitution laws |
| physician may indicate "no substitutions" on a prescription, usually indicated by | Dispense As Written (DAW) |
| ingredients used to hold the preparation together | "fillers" |
| may affect how quickly a drug dissolves or takes effect | difference in fillers |
| many products are a combination of several | generic components |
| may be part of the trade name | a number |
| refers to an amount of one of the generic components & helps to differentiate it from an almost identical product | number in a trade name |
| many drug errors have occurred because the number in the trade name was misinterpreted for the | number of tablets |
| proficient health care workers should check the history & chart for __ __ and pick up any discrepancies with the doctor's prescription(s) | known allergies |
| consult a drug reference when unfamiliar with __ __ of a drug ordered for a patient with known drug allergies | generic components |
| prescription drug determined unsafe for OTC purchase due to possible side effects; includes birth control, antibiotics, cardiac drugs, hormones, etc. | legend drugs |
| legend drugs are indicated in the PDR by the symbol to the __ __ of the trade name | far right |
| drug controlled by prescription requirement because of danger of addiction/abuse | controlled substance |
| description of cellular changes that occur as result of a drug; very technical describing cellular/tissue changes generally more for pharmacist's use | actions |
| list of conditions/types of patients that warrant closer observation for specific side effects from a drug | cautions |
| list of conditions for which the drug should not be given | contraindications |
| list of possible unpleasant/dangerous 2ndary effects, other than desired effect(s); may be extensive possibly 50+ for one drug | side effects & adverse reactions |
| causes damage to 8th cranial nerve, resulting in impaired hearing/ringing in the ears; damage may be reversible/permanent | ototoxicity |
| causes damage to kidneys, resulting in impaired kidney function, decreased output, & renal failure | nephrotoxicity |
| increased reaction to sunlight, with danger of intense sunburn | photosensitivity |
| lists available forms & strengths of a drug | "How Supplied" |
| lists amount of drug considered safe for administration, the route, & frequency of administration | "Usual Dosage" |
| listed under interactions for many drugs; group of drugs used for treatment of depression; can cause serious blood pressure changes & even death when taken with many other drugs & some foods | MAO inhibitors |
| PDR is geared towards | the physician |
| a health care worker should find the most suitable reference, which should be able to be | interpreted quickly & easily |
| may be found in bookstores but may not contain adequate information for the health care worker | The Pill Book & Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs |
| two paperback volumes & six updates on new drugs per year; easy to read, practical guidelines for patient; no photos of drugs; not distributed freely | USP/DJ US Pharmacopoeia/Dispensing Information |
| distributed to practicing physicians; single paperback volume; easy to read; arranged by classifications; no photos of drugs; "Chemical Information" & "Drug Stability" not included | AHFS Drug Information (American Health-System Formulary Service) |
| use only websites that are | supervised & controlled |
| check the source, check date of articles, & be wary of info from forums/ testimonials: motivations are unknown & info not necessarily valid/may be hidden agendas | rules for the most reputable Websites |
| generic & trade name, classification(s), forms available, action, indications, side effects, routes of administration, dosage range & customary dosage, & special instructions for giving medications should be included on | drug cards |
| drug cards constitute an __ __ of becoming more knowledgeable about drugs, classifications, & other pharmaceutical terminology | ideal method |
| when seeking info about drugs online, Websites considered reliable, or a professional course of medical info are those sponsored by | government agencies or professional pharmacist groups |
| categorization of drugs that affect the body in a similar way | classification(s) |
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