Chapter 2 Book Flashcards
Never capitalized
Generic name
Common or general name assigned to the drug by the United States Adopted Name (USAN) council
Generic name
(also known as proprietary or brand name since it is owned by a company)
Trade name
Distinguished from the generic name by capitalized first letter
Trade name
Often shown on labels and references with the symbol After the nae (for “registered” trademark)
Trade name
The exact molecular formula of the drug
Chemical name
physician may indicate “no substitutions” on the prescription, usually indicated by
dispense as written (DAW) order.
used to highlight the differences between the two drugs.
Tall Man Lettering
prescription is not needed
OTC
that means a prescription is required
Legend drug
potential for abuse
Controlled substance
drug given for an unapproved use
Off-label drug
List of conditions for which a drug is meant to be used
Indications
Subcategories of drugs based on their effects on the body
Classifications
Description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of a drug
Actions
Conditions for which a drug should not be given
Contraindications
A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect (e.g., side effects of Benadryl include sedation, dizziness, disturbed coordination, epigastric distress, anorexia, and thickening of bronchial secretions).
Side effects and adverse reactions.
causes damage to the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in impaired hearing or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Damage may be reversible or permanent.
Ototoxicity
causes damage to the kidneys, resulting in impaired kidney function, decreased urinary output, and renal failure.
Nephrotoxicity
an increased reaction to sunlight, with the danger of intense sunburn.
Photosensitivity is
