Drugs and Prescription

Question 1

Physicans Desk Reference (PDR)

Answer 1

compllation of information on FDA-approved rescription (Rx) and over-the counter drugs

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

type of drug or class under which drug is listed

Question 3

Trade Names

Answer 3

pregenacy category

Question 4

Contraindatiions

Answer 4

additonal information, side effects, laboratory test consdierations, drug interactions dosages and more

Question 5

Drug monograph

Answer 5

concise collection of information about a given drug that’s required by the FDA to describe the characteristics of the drug

Question 6

Prescription

Answer 6

are written order for dispensing or administering medications and are usually perscribing for out-pateint

Question 7

Medications

Answer 7

ordered are written or verbal instructions provided by a licensed healthcare professional for specific treatment administered to day or in-patient

Question 8

Oral

Answer 8

taken by mouth and swallowed

Question 9

Percutaneous

Answer 9

applied to the skin and mucous membrane as topical preparations

Question 10

Tropical

Answer 10

applied directly to the body

Question 11

Transdermal

Answer 11

absorbed through the skin using a topical application, like a patch

Question 12

Sublingual (SL)

Answer 12

medications are tablets placed under tongue to be dissolved in saliva and absorbed by muscous membrane of the mouth

Question 13

Buccal

Answer 13

medications are also not shallowed but placed against the check for absorption

Question 14

Pareneral

Answer 14

administered by injection

Question 15

Patients and Medications Usage

Answer 15

oral contraceptives are package