Chapter 61 Introduction To Pharmacology Flashcards
What is similar to the chemical name and assigned by the medications first manufacturer?
The generic name
What describes the medications chemical composition?
The Chemical name
What name identified The USP or NF or, in Canada, in health Canada’s publications?
Official name
What is the copyrighted name assigned by the company manufacturing the medication and usually followed by the symbol (R)
The trade name
The amount of medication required to obtain a desired effect in the majority of clients
Therapeutic dose
Smallest amount of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic effect
Minimal dose
Larger than the usual continuing those; may be given as the first dose of a newly prescribed medication
Loading dose
Largest amount that can be given safely without causing an adverse reaction or toxic effect
Maximal dose
Amount of medication that causes symptoms of poisoning or toxicity
Toxic dose
Amount of medication that will cause death
Lethal dose
The dosage and method of administration is determined by
A medication form, properties, and desired effects
A semisolid medications used for systemic purposes are designed to
Melt at body temperature
Example: suppositories
Medication that has an opposing effect, or acts against another medication is called
an antagonist
What are the seven parts to make a prescription complete
Clients full name, date and time of day, name of drug, dosage/amount of drug, time/frequency of doses, method/route, primary healthcare providers signature
(written or electronic)
Subcutaneous
Under the skin into the sub Tanyas tissue layer
