Exam #3 Flashcards
Pre-FDA phase
Testing is done on cells rather than organisms. Then live animals.
Phase 1 of FDA
recruit 20-100 healthy people.
Phase 2 of FDA
no adverse side effects
Phase 3 of FDA
Patients who are in the research centers (gather documentation about dosage)
Phase 4 of FDA
Put in for a new drug status application.
Chemical
Describes the chemical structure of the drug.
Generic
Given by the FDA (best name to use)
Trade or brand
Selected by a specific company for marketing.
Prescription
- prescribed by HCp.
- potentially harmful unless they are monitored.
- name of drug
- the Dose
- the Route
- the times of admin.
- Signature of the HCP.
Nonprescription
Deemed safe by the FDA when taken as directed
OTC
Constipation, heartburn, diarrhea, fungal infection.
Dependency
High potential for abuse
Dependency- physical
Habitual use of a drug in which negative physical withdrawal.
Dependency Psychological
Compulsion or craving to obtain a pleasurable experience (emotional, compulsive)
Narcotic count/monitoring
Scheduled drugs typically counted, depending on the facility. If there is a discrepancy, it is investigated.