Intro. to Pharm.

Question 1

pharmacology

Answer 1

study of the effects of chemical substances on living tissues

Question 2

Schedule 1

Answer 2

includes heroin and halluncinogens (LSD and marijuana)
high potential for drug abuse and not accepted for medical use

Question 3

Schedule 2

Answer 3

meperidine
morphine
hydrocodone
codeine
high potential for drug abuse
accepted for medical use but can lead to strong dependency

Question 4

Schedule 3

Answer 4

nonnarcotic drugs
medically accepted drugs
lower potential for abuse
can cause dependency

Question 5

Schedule IV

Answer 5

diazepam, phenobarbital, lorazepam,
medically accepted drugs

Question 6

Schedule V

Answer 6

opioid controlled substances for diarrhea and cough
medically accepted

Question 7

generic drugs

Answer 7

must be approved by the FDA
usually cheaper
may have fillers that cause a variation in effectiveness

Question 8

chemical name

Answer 8

describes the drugs chemical structure

Question 9

generic name

Answer 9

official or nonpropietary name

Question 10

brand name

Answer 10

the name chosen by the drug company and is usually a registered trademark

Question 11

When do you get a generic vs a brand-name drug?

Answer 11

brand name drugs are the preferred choice for anticonvulsants, anticoagulants and any meds for heart failure