APPLICATIONS TO CLINICAL PRACTICE

Question 1

Naming of drugs

Answer 1

• Chemical – precise description of a drug’s chemical composition
• Generic- name assigned by the manufacturer that first developed the drug; often derived from the chemical name; variable within countries, but may be international (e.g. aspirin)
• Trade name – also known as brand name; drug name selected by the company marketing the drug; protected by a Registered trademark

Question 2

how to DON ppe

Answer 2

hand hygiene, gown, mask, eye or face protection, and gloves

Question 3

how to DOFF ppe

Answer 3

and hygiene must be performed after taking off each item; starting with gloves, eye or face protection, gown and mask