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Ch: 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a legend drug?

A

AKA a prescription drug. a drug or med that has been approved by the U.S. FDA

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2
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What did the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 do?

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it created the legislation that requires legend drugs to display specific info on their labels.

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What are schedule I drugs?

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Drugs with no currently accepted medical usages and an extremely high potential for substance abuse.

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What are schedule II drugs?

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Drugs that can be prescribed for medical use but have a high potential for abuse. These substances and chemicals can be dangerous and may cause severe psychological or physical dependence if overused or used incorrectly.

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What are schedule III drugs?

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Drugs, chemicals, and substances with a medium to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. These drugs have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II drugs, but a higher potential than Schedule IV drugs.

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What are schedule IV drugs?

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Drugs, substances, or chemicals with a low potential for abuse and a low risk of physical or psychological dependence.

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What are schedule V drugs?

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Drugs that have a lower potential for abuse or dependence than Schedule IV drugs and most often contain a limited amount of narcotics. These substances are commonly used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes.

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8
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What does calcium do?

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strengthens bones.

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9
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Where is calcium found?

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milk, canned fish, dark green veggies

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10
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What does vitamin B6 do?

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synthesizes red blood cells

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11
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Where is vitamin B6 found?

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potatoes, bananas, chicken breasts

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12
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What does vitamin B12 do?

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keeps RBCs and nerves healthy.

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13
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Is B12 available in natural food sources?

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no

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14
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What is herbal medicine?

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the use of plant roots, leaves, seeds, flower and other for medicinal purposes

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15
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What does saw palmetto do?

A

may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

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16
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What does ginkgo do?

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used to try to improve memory and treat dementia

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17
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What does st. johns wort do?

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may help treat mild to moderate depression

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18
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What does valerian root do?

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may help with insomnia

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19
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What does echinacea do?

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might reduce symptoms of the common cold

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20
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What does kava kava do?

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relieve anxiety

21
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What does the Pharmaceutical trade dress do?

A

prohibited generic drugs from copying the appearance of brand name drugs. However, physical attribute differences such as size, shape, weight, and coating affected the ease of swallowing and transit time through the esophagus

22
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ADD

A

average daily dose

23
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aq?

A

water

24
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OD

A

overdose

25
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STAT

A

immediately

26
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amp

A

ampule

27
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cc

A

cubic centimeters

28
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gt

A

drop (singular)

29
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gtt

A

drops (plural)

30
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mL

A

milliliter

31
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ss

A

one-half

32
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XL

A

extended release

33
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alt. h.

A

every other hour

34
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What is the formula for medication administration

A

DV / H= Dose

35
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IM

A

intramuscular

36
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IV

A

intravenous

37
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SQ

A

subcutaneoous

38
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Where are IM injections normally given?

A

shoulder, upper leg.

39
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Where are SubQ injections normally given?

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back on the arm, abdomen, front of thighs

40
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Where are IV injections normally given?

A

veins in the forearm. (veins on the back side of the hand can be used if arms are unavaliable)

41
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What factors affect duration of drug therapy?

A

the condition itself, person’s age, person’s overall health, drug itself, or country’s medical standards

42
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How should a person who is dehydrated be dealt with in terms of med dosing?

A

they need a smaller amount of the same drugs when compared to a person who is not dehydrated because dehydration affects the kidneys. this can decrease excretion.

43
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What does folic acid do in pregnant women?

A

it helps protect against birth defects.

44
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What is the absolute dose of a medication?

A

dosage. total amount given in respect to time or pt weight.

45
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How is concentration described?

A

50mg/mL (the amount of solid dissolved in a liquid)

46
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What vitamin can cause birth defects if used in excessive amounts?

A

Vitamin A

47
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Who is responsible for ensuring that vitamin supplements are safe and effective?

A

the manufacturer

48
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What is considered a relative dose of a med?

A

50mg/kg

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