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For this class, define drug...
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Any chemical substance that affects the biologic system.
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What is a "generic" name?
How many are there per drug? |
The name given to each drug before it us used.
Only 1 |
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Which drug name becomes the official name?
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The generic name becomes official once theraputic use has been proven in testing.
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How is the generic name vs. the brand name written?
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generic: lowercase
Brand Name: Capitalized. |
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How many names is a drug with a Trade or Brand name known by?
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Multiple
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What is the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914?
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It established regulations governing the use of opium, opiates & cocaine. Marijuana laws were added in 1937.
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Is lidocaine a generic or brand name?
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generic, because it begins with a lower case letter
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Is Xylocaine a generic or trade name?
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Trade, because it begins with a capital letter.
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What is the purpose of the FDA? (Food and Drug Administration)
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1 Determines if a drug is both safe & effective.
2 Sets physical & chemical standards. 3 Determines which drugs can be sold by prescription vs OTC. 4 Regulates labeling & advertizing. |
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What does DHHS stand for?
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Department of Health and Human Services.
It has many of the same duties as the FDA. |
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What does the FTC do and what does it stand for?
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Federal Trade Comission.
They regulate drug companies and eliminate false advertising of food, nonprescription OTC drugs and cosmetics. |
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What is the DEA?
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Drug Enforcement Agency
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What does the DEA do?
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Regulates the manufacturing/distribution of drugs with high abuse potential.
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What is Phase 1 of Clinical Drug Evaluation?
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To determine:
Safety, Biologic Effects, Metabolism, Safe dose ranges in humans and Toxic effects of the drug. (Uses a small group of volunteers.) |
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What is Phase 2 of Clinical Drug Evaluation?
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To test Effectiveness
(Larger group of volunteers) |
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What is Phase 3 of Clinical Drug Evaluations?
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Safety & Efficacy; Dosage is also determined in this phase.
Utilizes volunteers who have the condition for which the drug is intended. |
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What is Phase 4 of Clinical Drug Evaluations?
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Post marketing surveillance.
The drug can still be pulled from the shelves if it is showing any toxicity. This can and does happen! |
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What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990?
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It mandates that pharmacists must provide patient counseling and a prospective drug utilization review for Medicaid Pt's.
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What is the purpose of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970?
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It sets requirements for Rx writing.
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What are the 5 classes of Controlled Substances?
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1) Highest: No medical use, ie Heroin, LSD
2) High: Written Rx/no refills (oxycodone, morphine). 3) Moderate: phoned in/refills (hydrocodone, codine) 4) Less: less than 6 Rx's in 6 months (Diazepam) 5) Least: OTC (codine cough syrups) **Remember, #1 drug for abuse potential.** |
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How many ml's (milliliters) are in 1 tsp?
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5 mls
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How many mls are in 1 tbsp?
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15 mls
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0.1 mg is = to how many micrograms (mcg)?
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100 mcg
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.01 mg is = to how many mcg?
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10 mcg
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.001 mg is = to how many mcg?
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1 mcg
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What does the following equation equate to: 1:100,000 Epi?
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Grams to milliliters.
(10mcg = .01mg) |
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What does the following equation equate to: 1:200,000 Epi?
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Grams to milliliters
(5mcg = .005mg) |
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Just know the following for Rx's
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G/mg/mcg
L/ml or cc/mcl (microlitre) |
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On an Rx what must be printed?
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Provider name, address and phone.
This is usually preprinted on the Rx |
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On the Rx what can be written?
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Patient name, address, age & phone.
The date of the Rx is also important. |
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What is contained in the body of the Rx?
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Rx symbol,
Name of the drug with dose & concentration (mg's mg/ml), Disp: (amount to be given) write out number as well so as to not be misinterpreted 40 (Forty), Sig: directions to PT specific/clear, amount and the time frame, frequency, route of administration. |
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What is contained in the closing of the Rx?
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The signature (should not be printed),
DEA #, and any refill instructions. |
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What do the abbreviations stand for? ac & pc
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ac: before meals
pc: after meals |
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What do the abbreviations stand for? d and h
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d:day
h:hour |
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What do the abbreviations stand for? hs and prn
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hs: at bedtime
prn: as needed |
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What do the abbreviations stand for? pc
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pc: after meals
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What do the abbreviations stand for? sig
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sig: write (label)
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What do the abbreviations stand for? stat & bid
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stat: immediately
bid: twice per day |
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What do the abbreviations stand for? tid & qid
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tid: three times per day
qid: four times per day |
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When writing an Rx what is typically required from a legal standpoint?
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Pt of record,
Rx must be related to dental treatment. **You should be able to answer questions about the drug you are prescribing. Be sure the Pt knows how to take the meds, any precautions they need and the reason for taking it.** |
