Chapter 6 Flashcards
Alternative therapy
herbs and other natural products
-Not controlled by FDA
Biological weapons
Germ warfare - bacteria, viruses, parasites on a large scale to destroy a population
Cost Comparison
Comparison of cost of drug sold by different manufacturers to determine price for consumer
Off-label uses
use of drug that is not part of stated therapeutic indications by FDA
Self care
Patient self diagnosing and providing own treatment
if a drug advertisement states what a drug is used for it must also state
contraindications
adverse effects
precautions
What are internet address identifiers
.com - commercial, ad, selling, business
.edu - education, school, university
.gov - government
.net - part of a linked networking,
.org - sponsored by charitable, education or educational groups
What is the dietary supplement health and education act of 1994
classifies herbal, vitamins & minerals, amino acids as dietary supplements
-not required to go through testing
-cannot say it cures but can make nondisease claims “enhancement” etc
What is the BEERS list?
resource of high risk medications to avoid in the elderly
What does DAW mean?
Dispense as written
