Chapter 13

Question 1

• indicates the info you need to perform dosage calculations
• indicate the dosage contained in the package, the medication name, form, total volume, total amount in container (for solid forms), route of administration, warnings, storage requirements, manufacturing info, expiration dates, and National Drug Code (NDC) number is identifiable on a med label
• read label carefully and be recognize essential info

Answer 1

Medication Labels

Question 2

• specifies the type of preparation available in the package
  
  • tablets, capsules, liquids, suppositories, ointments, powder, or patches
  • solutions may be indicated by mL and described by oral suspension or aqueous solution

Answer 2

Form

Question 3

• CR (controlled release)
• LA (long acting)
• DS (double strength)
• SR (sustained release)
• XL (long acting)
• ES (extra strength)
• EC (enteric coated) CANNOT be crushed

*abbreviations that describe the form of a med indicate whether the med has been prepared in a way that allows extended action, or slow release, of the active ingredient (given less frequently)

Answer 3

Abbreviations that describe the form

Question 4

• oral, enteral (into GI tract through a tube), sublingual, injection (IM, ID, IV, subcut) optical, topical…
• may not be stated directly for oral meds
  
  • if not to be swallowed, additional info will be given
  • unless stated tablets, capsules, and caplets are always intended for oral use
  • any variation from oral is indicated on the label
• sublingual films=rapid absorption
• liquid meds may be administered orally or by injection
  
  • labels will indicate the route

Answer 4

Route of Administration

Question 5

• classified into schedules that rank them according to their abuse potential and physical and psychological dependence
• ranked from Schedule I to Schedule V
  
  • Schedule I: highest abuse potential
  • Schedule V: lowest or limited abuse potential

Answer 5

Controlled Medication Labelling