Pharmacology - Week 1 Flashcards
Definition of Pharmacology
Study of drugs +interaction w/living cells +systems
Definition of Pharmacodynamics
What drug does to the body
Definition of Pharmacokinetics
What body does to the drug
What are the processes of Pharmacokinetics
ADME
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
Relation of DH with Pharmacology
MH
List of medications
Administering drugs
Emergencies
Appt planning
Non rx medications
Life-long learning
Drug nomenclature, names?
Chemical
Generic
Trade
What’s a chemical name, example
Chemical structure of Amoxi
What’s a generic name? Example
Official name of drug (only 1)
It’s non-proprietary
Acetaminophen
What’s a trade name? Example
Trademark/Brand/ name (many names), proprietary, 20 yrs protection
TYLENOL
How many clinical phases does a drug have to go through before going on the market? Briefly explain
4 phases
1) determine safety
2) test effectiveness
3) determine dosage
4) post marketing
How many schedules does controlled substances have? Example of each
I - V
Being I highest potential abuse (I.e LSD, heroin)
What’s a black box warning?
Bring attention to potentially fatal/life- threatening/disabling adverse effects
Information required in a prescription
Sections:
1) heading - health provider info/pt info
2) body - rx info
3) closing - signature, refills
Which scheduled drugs need prescription? Examples
II - IV
What’s Toxicology?
Study of harmful effects of drugs on living tissues
What’s Pharmacotherapy
Use of meds to treat diseases
Which laws are related to drug standards and controls in Canada
Food and Drug Act
Narcotic Control Act
What’s a Chemically equivalent drug
Same chemical and physical standards as other drug formulation
What’s a biological equivalent drug
Produces a similar concentration in blood and tissues as other drug
On a rx, when does the dentist have to include the pt’s license/passport#
Schedule 2 drugs (high potential for abuse)
How does the DH recognize the generic name of a drug when the pt shows a bottle of pills
Name written in lower case
