DT 9 Pharmacology

Question 1

Define Pharmacology

Answer 1

beanch of medicine that conducts research + devlopment of USE and EFFECTS of drugs

Question 2

Brand names

Answer 2

registered tm

E.g. Tynenol (brand for acetaminophen)

Question 3

Generic name

Answer 3

used by any company (London drugs)

E.g. acetaminophen

Question 4

3 ways drugs can be dispensed

Answer 4

off the shelf- not regulated
OTC- not perscribed
Perscription

Question 5

who can dispense medications

Answer 5

Dentist, DRC must NOT dispense meds

Question 6

what does NPO mean

Answer 6

nothing by mouth

Question 7

what doe Bid Tid, Qid Mean?

Answer 7

twice, three time, 4 times a day

Question 8

Chart prescriptions must be

Answer 8

recorded and documented

copy retained for patient

Question 9

Side effects Vs. Adverse effects

Answer 9

SIde effects-expected to happen when taking med

Adverse-not generally expected(can be life threatening)

Question 10

Eternal Vs. Paternal administration

Answer 10

ENTERANL directly into gastrointestinal tract (oral)

PATERNAL Drugs bypass the -gastrointestinal tract(inhaltion)

Question 11

Inhalation

Answer 11

Paternal- breathing in gas

eg asthma

Question 12

Topical

Answer 12

surface of mucosa or skin

numbing effect

Question 13

Implants

Answer 13

Paternal- under skin

relases drugs of prolonged period of time

Question 14

Sublingual or

Buccal

Answer 14

Eternal-placed under tongue

Question 15

Oral administration

Answer 15

enteral-Safest, least expensive, convenient