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Pharmacognosy |
Branch of pharmacology dealing with biological, biochemical, and economic features of natural medication and their constituents
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Pharmacy
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Branch of pharmacology dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper use of medications
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Posology
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Study of the dosages of medicines and medications
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Pharmacodynamics
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Study of the actions or effects of medications on living organisms
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Pharmacotherapeutics
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Study of the uses of medications in the treatment of disease
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Toxicology
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Study of poisons, their actions, their detection, and the treatment of the conditions produced by them
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Therapeutics
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Science of treating disease by any method that will relieve pain, treat or cure diseases and infections, or prolong life.
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Blue Bible of pharmacology |
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy is the most widely used text/reference in American pharmacies. Textbook of pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics.
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Therapeutic dose |
Normal adult dose, the usual dose, or average dose. The amount needed to produce the desired therapeutic effect. (calculated by using a 24 year old male who weighs 150pnds)
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Factors affecting dosage
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Age & Weight
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Young's Rule
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Age in years/age in years + 12 x adult dose=
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Clark's Rule
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Weight in pounds/150 x adult dose=
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Dosing is also affected by:
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Sex, Race, Occupation, habitual use, time of administration, frequency, and mode
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Most common method of administration
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Oral, Either sublingual(tongue) or buccal (cheek)
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Intradermal |
Dermis layer of skin, PPD
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"Rights" of medication administration
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-Right patient -Med -dose -route -time -documentation |
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Medications grouping
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Generic, brand, and chemical
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Astringents |
Medications that cause shrinkage of skin and mucous membranes. -Aluminum Acetate solution(Burow's solution, Domeboro) -zinc oxide, glycering |
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Emollients
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fatty substances that may be applied to the skin to make it more pliable and soft -theobroma oil(cocoa butter) -petroleum jelly -zinc oxide |
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Expectorants
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bronchomucotropic agents, assist in the removal of secretions or exudates from trachea, bronchi, or lungs |
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Antitussives
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Inhibit or suppress the act of coughing
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Nasal Decongestants
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Reduce congestion and swelling of mucous membranes -Sudafed -Actifed -mucinex |
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Antihistamines
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-Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) -Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Chlortrimeton) -Meclizine Hydrochloride (Antivert, Bonine) -Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) |
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Histamine Receptor antagonists
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Block histamines that cause an increase of gastric acid secretion in the stomach -Ranitidine(zantac): Treats GERD*** |
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Antacids
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Counteract hyperacidity in the stomach -Magnesium hydroxide(Mild of magnesia) |
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Sulfonamides
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sulfisoxazole(gantrisin), trimethoprim(backtrim, septra): Treats UTI
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What treats motion sickness?
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Meclizine Hydrochloride(antivert, bonine)
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Silver Sulfadiazine (silvaperne cream)
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Treats burns to prevent wound sepsis
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Augmentin treats
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Bronchitis, pneumonia, UTI
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What is used When Penicillin is contraindicated? |
etythromycin
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Lasix treats?
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EDEMA, liver and renal disease, must take supplements
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Gand Mal epilepsy treatment
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Phenytoin sodium
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Fat Soluble vitamins
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A,D,E,K
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Vitamin A(retinol)
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necessary for visual adaption
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Vitamin B(Thiamine Hydrochloride)
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Carbohydrate metabolism, used to treat patients with appetite loss
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
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prevention of scurvy
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Vitamin K
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Involved in the formation of prothrombin and other blood clotting factors
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How long do prescriptions have to stay on file?
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2 years
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Filling Prescriptions Schedule I
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Substances that have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use: Heroin, marijuana, & LSD
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Filling Prescription Schedule II
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High abuse potential and severe psychological and or physical dependence: narcotics, amphetamines, and barbiturates |
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Filling Prescription Schedule III
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Less abuse potential than schedule II substances: nonbarbiturate deatives, nonamphetamine stimulants
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Filling Prescription Schedule IV
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Less abuse , prescription filled within 30 days
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Filling Prescription Schedule V
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Limited abuse
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Controlled substances inventory board(CSIB)
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Quarterly, or more frequently if necessary
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Who is responsible for narcotics?
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CO
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