Chapter 2

Question 1

Each drug can be categorized under a broad subcategory or subcategories called ________

Answer 1

Classifications

Question 2

A model or type from which subsequent types arise.

Ex. A drug that typifies the characteristics of that classification)

Answer 2

Prototype

Question 3

A description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of a drug

Answer 3

Actions

Question 4

A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects other than the desired effect

Answer 4

Adverse reactions

Question 5

List of conditions or types of patients that warrant closer observation for specific side effects when given the drug

Answer 5

Cautions

Question 6

Conditions or circumstances that indicate a drug should not be given

Answer 6

Contraindications

Question 7

General, common, or non proprietary names of drugs

Answer 7

Generic names

Question 8

List of medical conditions or diseases for which a drug is meant to be used

Answer 8

Indications

Question 9

Actions that occur when 2 or more drugs are combined or when drugs are combined with certain foods

Answer 9

Interactions

Question 10

Available only by prescription

Answer 10

Legend drugs

Question 11

Name of drug as it appears in the official reference, USP/NF; generally the same as the generic drug

Answer 11

Official name

Question 12

The study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms

Answer 12

Pharmacology

Question 13

Unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects of medications

Answer 13

Side effects

Question 14

A method of writing drug makes to help differentiate between look-alike and sound-alike drugs
Ex. CeleXA and CeleBREX

Answer 14

Tall Man Lettering

Question 15

Names by which a pharmaceutical company identifies its products ; brand names

Answer 15

Trade names

Question 16

Evaluating Internet Drug Sources

Answer 16

• Check the source. Have scientific studies been done with a large enough sample? Are results reliable and valid? Are there links to professional credentials?
• Check the date of the articles. Info can go out of date quickly.
• Be wary of forums or testimonials.

Question 17

4 Drug References available today

Answer 17

• Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)
• United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP/NF)
• AHFS Drug Information (American Health-System Formulary Service)
• Other references (The Pill Book, Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, Epocrates)

Question 18

Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)

Answer 18

One of the most widely used references for drugs in current use.
Available online, as a mobile app, and in book form.
3 versions of PDR (one for physicians, one for nurses, and one for consumers)

Question 19

United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP/NF)

Answer 19

Provides info on and standards for chemical and biological drug substances, dosage forms, and compounded preparations; medical devices and dietary supplements

Question 20

Other references (The Pill Book, Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, Epocrates)

Answer 20

• May be found in book stores

* May not contain adequate info for the health care professional

Question 21

Terms Indicating Drug Actions

Answer 21

Indications, actions, contraindications, cautions, side effects and adverse reactions, and interactions

Question 22

Over-the-counter (OTC) Drug

Answer 22

No purchasing restrictions by the FDA. (Some exceptions, such as pseudoephedrine, which is OTC, but kept behind pharmacy counter)

Question 23

Legend Drug

Answer 23

Prescription drug; determined unsafe for OTC purchase because of possible harmful side effects
-includes: birth control pills, antibiotics, cardiac drugs, and hormones

Question 24

Controlled Substance

Answer 24

-Drug Controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addiction or abuse
C-I to C-V

Question 25

Tylenol No.2

Answer 25

Acetaminophen 300 mg codeine 15mg

Question 26

Tylenol No. 3

Answer 26

Acetaminophen 300mg codeine 30mg

Question 27

Tylenol No. 4

Answer 27

Acetaminophen 300mg codeine 60mg

Question 28

Study table 2-1, 2-2,2-3

Answer 28

Know

Question 29

Generic Name

Answer 29

Common or general name assigned to the drug by the United States Adopted Name (USAN) council

Question 30

Trade name

Answer 30

Pharmaceutical company name

Question 31

Chemical Name

Answer 31

Exact molecular formula

Question 32

Official name

Answer 32

Official name used in USP/NF