Module 3 & 4 Flashcards
What is the chemical name?
The scientific name that describes the drug structure (atomic/molecular)
What is the generic name?
Abbreviation of the chemical name
What is the trade name/brand name?
The name assigned to the drug by the manufacturer/drug company
I drug has how many generic names? chemical/pharmacologic classes? trade/brand names? therapeutic names/classes?
1 - generic name
1 chemical
Many trade/brand
Multiple therapeutic name/classes
Define therapeutic class
Relates to therapeutic usefulness for treatment
Drugs with similar chemical properties
Define pharmacologic class
The way drug works at the molecular, tissue, and body system level.
The effect the drug aims to have on the body
What is drug abuse?
Inappropriate use of prescription drugs in a way not intended to be used (either continually or periodically ex. alcohol)
What is drug misuse?
A pattern of using any drug in such a way that it negatively affects a person’s psychological and physiological well-being
(Improper use of common medication in ways that lead to acute and chronic toxicity ex. Laxative to lose weight)
What is drug tolerance?
When someone requires a greater dosage to achieve the same therapeutic affect
What is drug dependence?
When someone requires a drug to maintain a state of physiological or physical well-being
The greatest risk of tolerance and dependence are with
CNS stimulating or depressing drugs
What are the three steps to take if you make a medication error
Recognize, report, reflect
What are the five steps of the nursing process ?
Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Contrast Psychological Vs physical dependency
Psychological - If the act of taking a medication, not the medication itself, produces the effect
Physical - Negative – occurs when there is obvious sign of physiological distress when the medication is withheld
