Lesson 1.1 Flashcards
the professional radiographer whi administers drigs is expected to know ____?
the safe dossage
the safe route of administration
limitations of the drug he administer
the side effects
the potential adverse and toxic reaction
the indication and contraindications for its use
he must also know the potential hazard
a list of drugs that must bears the legend “ CAUTION: Federal Law Prohibits despensing without prescription
- Drugs that must be administered parenterally
- Drugs that are hypnotic or narcotic
- Drugs that may cause dependence
- Drugs that contians derivative of habit-forming substances
- Drugs that maybe toxic if not administered under the supervision of physician, dentist or nurse practitioner
- Drugs that are new and limited to investigational used and are not safe if indiscriminately used
drugs that are considered safe for self administration
over-,the-counter drugs
not regulated by FDA and are classified as food
Alternative Dietary and Herbal Supplement
dietary supplement health and education act is enacted in what year
1994
forbids these substances from making claims that discuss diseaseor cure of an ailment
alternative dietary and herbal supplements
overwhelming feeling of ohysical need for a particular drug that must be met at all costs
Addiction
physical or psychological need for a particular drug
Dependence
a drugs has many names given to it before it becomes available for use
Drugs Nomeclature
Drugs Nomeclature includes___?
Chemical name
Code number
Generic name
Tradr or Proprietary name
present its exact chemical formula of a drug and always remains the same
Chemical Name
name given to the drug before its official approval for use
Generic Name
less complicated and easier to remember than the chemical name
Generic Name
proprietary name
assigned to a drug by a particular manufacturer of the drug
Trade Name
drugs are administered for a number of reasons
to relieve undesired symptoms
to prevent disease
to cure disease
to diagnose disease or pathological conditions
drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and then excreted from the body
Onset of Action
as this process takes place the drug reaches a point at which it has its intended effect
Onset of Action
As it continues to be absorbed, the drug reaches its _____??
Peak Concentration Level
drug is able to produce its most desired curative
Remedial Effect
The time during which the drug attains its maximum therapeutic response
Remedial Effect
as the drug is excreted from the body, the concentration level subsides to a point at which there is little or no intended effect
Duration of Action
time during which the drug is in the body in an amount large enough to be therapeutic
Duration of Action
All drugs must be in liquid form to be absorbed
Pharmaceutic Phase
drugs that are administered in solid or tablet form must go through a phase called the ____ before they can be absorbed
Pharmaceutic Phase
