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Chapter #1
Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, & Prescription Writ
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | The study of how drugs interact with cells and systems of the body. (page 1-2) |
| Drugs | Chemical compounds used to diagnose, treat, and prevent various medical conditions. Have the ability to prevent disease or other abnormal medical conditions. These substances include: vitamins, minerals, and synthetically derived compounds. (page 1-2) |
| Pharmacodynamics | The study of drugs actions on living organisms. (page 1-2) |
| Pharmacokinetics | The study of how the body processes a drug, the measurement of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug(s) from the body. (page 1-2) |
| BRAND/TRADE NAME | THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME OF A DRUG, IN WHICH THE FIRST LETTER IS CAPITALIZED. (page 1-2) |
| Generic Name | Name for the chemical makeup of a drug that is always written in lowercase & are less expensive than brand/trade name drugs. (page 1-2) |
| Contraindications | Conditions (medical or physical) that make a drug inadvisable for a patient to use. (page 1-2) |
| Synergism | Getting more than the desired effect when taking two drugs. (page 1-2) |
| Tolerance | Decreased effect of a drug over time with the patient needing a larger dosage, in order to achieve the drug's desired effect. (page 1-2) |
| Toxicology | The study of harmful effects of drugs on living tissues. (page 1-2) |
| Therapeutic Effect | The desired effect(s) of a drug. (page 1-2) |
| Efficacy | The maximum intensity of the effect or response that can be produced by a drug. (page 1-2) |
| Chemically Equivalent | When two formulations of a drug meet the chemical and physical standards. (page 1-2) |
| Biologically Equivalent | When two formulations of a drug produce similar concentrations of the drug in the blood and tissues. (page 1-2) |
| Therapeutically Equivalent | When two formulations of a drug prove to have equal therapeutic effects. (page 1-2) |
| Orphan Drugs | Drugs that are developed to specifically treat rare medical conditions. (page 1-2) |
| qd (quaque die) | once a day (page 11-12) |
| bid (bis in die) | twice a day (page 11-12) |
| tid (ter in die) | three times a day (page 11-12) |
| qid (quarter in die) | four times a day (page 11-12) |
| pc (post cebum) | after meals (page 11-12) |
| ac (ante cebum) | before meals (page 11-12) |
| po (per os) | by mouth (page 11-12) |
| prn (pro re nata) | as needed (page 11-12) |
| hs (hora somni) | at bedtime (page 11-12) |
| Schedule I Drugs (Potential Abuse) | Highest (page 6) |
| Schedule I Drugs (Examples) | heroin, LSD, marijuana, hallucinogens (page 6) |
| Schedule I Drugs (Handling) | No accepted medical use; experimental use, only in research (page 6) |
| Schedule II Drugs (Examples) | oxycodone, morphine, amphetamine, secobarbital, hydrocodone immediate release (alone or in combination with ibuprofen or acetaminophen, hydrocodone extended-release (page 6) |
| Schedule II Drugs (Potential Abuse) | High (2nd highest) (page 6) |
| Schedule II Drugs (Handling) | Written prescription with provider's signature; No Refills; and Some states allow for the electronic prescription to be used. (page 6) |
| Schedule III Drugs (Potential Abuse) | Moderate (page 6) |
| Schedule III Drugs (Examples) | Codeine Mixtures (Tylenol #3) (page 6) |
| Schedule III Drugs (Handling) | Prescriptions may be faxed or sent electronically to the pharmacy; and No more than 5 prescriptions in 6 months. (page 6) |
| Schedule IV Drugs (Potential Abuse) | Less (page 6) |
| Schedule IV Drugs (Examples) | diazepam (Valium), tramadol (Ultram) (page 6) |
| Schedule IV Drugs (Handling) | Same as Schedule III Drugs (page 6) |
| Schedule V Drugs (Potential Abuse) | Least (page 6) |
| Schedule V Drugs (Examples) | Some codeine-containing cough syrups (page 6) |
| Schedule V Drugs (Handling) | Available OTC in some states (page 6) |
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