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21 Cards in this Set
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Which two ways are drugs organized?
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-Therapeutic
-Pharmacologic |
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Therapeutic Classification
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Based on what the drug clinically does at pt level
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Pharmagologic Classification
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Based on how the drug produces its effect at molecular level.
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Prototype Drug
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Serves as a model for a drug class.
-Well understood -Known action and side effects -Compared to other drugs in same class |
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Mechanism of Action
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How a drug produces its effect in the body (pharmacologic)
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Name the three drug names
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-Chemical
-Generic -Trade |
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Chemical Name
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1 name. Describes physical and chemical properties of a drug
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Generic Name
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Assigned by USANC. Describes active ingredent, in lower case
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Trade Name
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Many names, drug developer has exclusive rights
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Controlled Substances are drugs that...
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frequently abused
high addiction/dependence Physical/psychological dependence have restricted use placed into 1/5 schedules |
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Schedule 1
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highest abuse potential
high physical/psych dep. limited/no therapeutic use (Heroin, LSD) |
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Schedule 2
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special order from to obtain
order must be written, signed by healthcare provider no refills high abuse, phys/psych dedendence therapeutic use (Morphine, PCP, Cocaine) |
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Schedule 3
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moderate abuse potential
moderate physical dep. high psych dep. therapeutic use with Rx (Anabolic steroids, codeine with asprin/tylenol) |
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Schedule 4
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Lower abuse potential
lower phys/psych dep. (Xanax, Diazepam, Talwin) |
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Schedule 5
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lowest abuse potential
lowest phys/psych dep. sans Rx |
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5 Pregnancy Categories
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A, B, C, D, X
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Pregnancy Category A
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No increase risk to fetus
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Pregnancy Category B
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No well controlled studies, but no harm to fetus
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Pregnancy Category C
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Animal studies show adverse affect, or no studies done with animals, but no studies with women
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Pregnancy Category D
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Risk to fetus, but benefits may outweigh the potential risk
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Pregnancy Category X
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evidence of fetal abnormalities, use of drug is contraindicated in pregnant or potentially pregnant women
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