Chapter 2: Drug Names and References Flashcards
Adverse Reactions
A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect
Cautions
Precautions; steps to take to prevent errors
Classifications
Broad subcategory for drugs that affect the body in similar ways
Generic Name
General, common, or nonproprietary name of a drug
Indications
List of conditions for which a drug is meant to be used
Interactions
Actions that occur when 2 or more drugs are combined, or when drugs are combined with certain foods.
Pharmacology
The study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms
Prototype
Model or type from which subsequent types arise
Trade Names
Name by which a pharmaceutical company identifies its product; brand name
Contradication
Condition or circumstance that indicated that a drug should not be given.
What is the Generic name of the drug?
Pyridium
(phenazopyridine HCl tablets, USP)
Product of Warner-Chilcott, Inc.
Description: A urinary tract analgesic agent, chemically designated 2.6-pyridinediamine, 3-(phenylazo), monohydrochloride
phenazopyridine HCl
What is the chemical name of the drug?
Pyridium
(phenazopyridine HCl tablets, USP)
Product of Warner-Chilcott, Inc.
Description: A urinary tract analgesic agent, chemically designated 2.6-pyridinediamine, 3-(phenylazo), monohydrochloride
2.6-pyridinediamine, 3-(phenylazo), monohydrochloride
What is the trade name of the drug?
Pyridium
(phenazopyridine HCl tablets, USP)
Product of Warner-Chilcott, Inc.
Description: A urinary tract analgesic agent, chemically designated 2.6-pyridinediamine, 3-(phenylazo), monohydrochloride
Pyridium
Explain the difference between the two medication orders listed below:
a. Give two Tylenol, PO
b. Give one Tylenol #2, PO
Two Tylenol versus One Tylenol w/codeine
What does PDR stand for?
Physicians’ Desk Reference
