Lecture 2 Flashcards
What units are used to measure medications dosing(liquid)?
Use mL to mearest 0.1 with no leading/trailing zeros
What is the preffered tools for drawing up liiquid meds?
oral syringes with metric markings, device that comes with medication, use teach back methods
What did the food, drug, and cosemetic act establish?
drugs must be proven safe before marketing, drugs have adequate directions, cosmetics/devices added
What did the Durham-Humphrey Amendment do?
two classes of drugs, OTC must have adequate for use
What are the implications of being classified as a drug?
subject to regulation, label requirments, approval by the FDA, tamper evident packaging
What must be on an OTC drug label?
name or prrooduct, principle action, manufacturer information, , contents of package, cautions and warnings, NDC, directions
what is an open flow restrictor?
plastic disk with a small hole in it
what is a closed flow restrictor?
plasti disk with elastic valce in the hole
