Chapters 1-2 Flashcards
Is the study of drugs (chemicals) that alter functions of the organisms
Pharmacology
Also called pharmacotherapy, is the use of drugs to prevent, diagnose, or treat signs, symptoms, and disease.
Drug therapy
Drugs given for therapeutic purposes are called
Medications
Individual drugs that represent groups of drugs are called
Prototypes
Involves the cost of drug therapy, which include the cost of purchasing, dispensing, storage, and administration; laboratory and other test used to monitor patient responses; and losses due to expiration.
Pharmaceconomics
Often indicate the drug group
Generic name
Name designated and patented by the manufacture
Trade or brand name
Regulates the manufacture, distribution, advertising, and labeling of drugs
Food, drug, and cosmetic act of 1938
Regulates the manufacture and distribution of narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids
Controlled substance act
Designates drugs that must be prescribed by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and discussed by a pharmacist
Durham Humphrey Amendment
The FDA approves many new drugs annually. New drugs are categorized according to their review priority in therapeutical potential. What is a new drug that is to bring me reviewed on priority and accelerated basis?
1P
When the FDA transfers prescription drugs to OTC status Name the three characteristics that must be analyzed
- They may be administered get a lower dose van prescription.
- They may require additional clinical trials to determine safety and effectiveness for over-the-counter use.
- They may be used for different indications than the original prescription Medication
Having drugs available OTC has potential advantages and disadvantages for consumers. What is one advantage?
Faster and more convenient access to effective treatment
When prevention worked here is not a reasonable goal, relief of symptoms can do what? Name two
Improve a patient’s quality of life.
Improve ability to function in activities of daily living
Drugs are classified according to what features?
Therapeutic uses
What do the names of therapeutic classifications usually reflect?
Conditions for which the medication is used
How many drugs be prescribed and dispensed?
By generic board tradename.
Once a drug is patented It may or may not be manufactured by other companies until the patent expires
May not
The main goal of current drug laws and standards is to ensure that
Drugs are marketed for therapeutic purposes are safe and effective
What are the advantages of using synthetic drugs? Name three
- Increased standardized chemical characteristics.
- More consistent therapeutic effects.
- Last allergenic
What does the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control at regulates?
Manufacture and distribution of narcotics
What are nurses responsible for? Name string
- Story controlled substances in locked containers.
- Recording prescribe controlled substances and medication administration records.
- Maintaining and accurate inventory of narcotics
People and companies that are legally empowered to handle controlled substances must do what? Name three.
- Keep accurate records of all transactions.
- Be registered with that DEA.
- Provide for secure storage of controlled substances.
What does the national Institute of health revitalization at stipulate?
Women and minorities must be included in drug research studies.
Since 1962, newly developed drugs have been extensively tested before being marketed for general use. What do drug companies do to test initially?
Testing drugs with animals
FDA approval of a drug for OTC availability includes what?
Evaluation of evidence that the consumer can use the drug safely, using information on the product label