Pharm. Final Review (unit1-3)
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Ch. 1-5, 11-14, 13, 21-22
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Drug Standards | Uniform strength, quality and purity |
| Schedule of Controlled Substances | Sched. I (C-1): Illegal Sched. II (C-II): High abuse potential Sched. III (C-III): May lead to limited dependence Sched. IV (C-IV): Lower abuse potential Sched. V (C-V): Lowest abuse potential |
| Drug Names | Generic: Never capitalized Trade: Band name, usually capitalized, copyrighted. |
| How drugs affect the body | Cellular changes Physiological changes: Systemic effect: whole body Local effect |
| Drug processing by the body | Biological changes: Absorption - through membranes into blood Distribution Metabolism Excretion |
| Cap | Capsule |
| Elix | elixer |
| Gtt | drop |
| Supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| Tab | tablet |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| TOP | topical |
| PO, po, per os | oral |
| R | rectal |
| subcu | subcutaneous |
| BID | twice a day |
| QID | four times a day |
| VO | verbal order |
| noc | night |
| OTC | over the ocunter |
| ER | extended release |
| ac | before meals |
| LA | long acting |
| prn | as needed |
| Rights of administration | 1. Date 2. Patient name 3. Mdication name 4. Dosage or amount of medication 5. Route or manner of administration 6. Time to be administered and frequency |
| Fat-soluble vitamins | Vitamins A, D, E, K |
| Water-soluble vitamins | B complex vitamins (Folic acid, Niacin) Vitamin C |
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM, am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| c | with |
| Cl | Chloride |
| DC, D/C | discontinue |
| EC | enteric coated |
| ER | extended release |
| h, hr | hour |
| LA | long acting |
| NEB | nebulizer |
| NPO, npo | nothing by mouth |
| p | after |
| pc | after meals |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesic |
| PRN, prn | whenever necessary |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| s | without |
| SL | sublingual |
| SR | sustained release |
| stat | immediately and once only |
| tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| VO | verbal order |
| Alzheimer's Drugs | Cholinesterase Inhibitors N-methyl d-asparate (NMDA) receptor antagonists |
| Cholinesterase Inhibitors | Alzheimer's Drugs Prevent breakdown of acetylcholine Does not treat underlying pathology (maintain state of function) Aricept Exelon |
| *Aricept | Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Alzheimer's Drugs |
| *Exelon | Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Alzheimer's Drugs |
| N-methyl d-asparate (NMDA) receptor antagonists | Alzheimer's Drugs Block excitotoxic effects Monotherapy or in combination therapy (maintain state of function) Namenda |
| *Namenda | N-methyl d-asparate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, Alzheimer's Drugs |
| Cholinesterase Inhibitors (drugs) | Alzheimer's Drugs Aricept Exelon |
| N-methyl d-asparate (NMDA) receptor antagonists (drugs) | Alzheimer's Drugs Namenda |
| Anticonvulsants (patient education) | Caution driving, operating heavy machinery. Report side effects Careful oral hygiene (tender gums) Wear medic-alert tag/bracelet Take w/ medication to lesson stomach upset Avoid grapefruit juice. Observe/Report changes in cognitive function, mood, behavior in children |
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