Section 1: Drug Information Flashcards
The science of drugs used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Deals with the interactions between living systems and chemical molecules.
Pharmacology (Pg. 278)
The SCIENCE of dispensing drugs
Pharmaceutics (Pg. 278)
A medication that has been developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition.
Orphan Drug (Pg. 278)
The Federal Gov provides incentives to pharmaceutical companies to research and develop less profitable drugs. To treat rare, chronic diseases such as hemophilia, leprosy, Cushing’s syndrome, etc.
What are drugs called, that are under study and not yet approved by the US FDA for sale in the US?
Investigational drugs (Pg. 278)
Any substance taken by mouth; injected into a muscle, blood vessel, or cavity of the body; or applied topically to treat or prevent a disease condition.
Drug (Pg. 278-279)
What are the 5 major sources that drugs have been identified or derived from?
Acronym: C(HA)MMP
C.hemical substances made in the lab (H.uman beings A).nimals M.inerals M.icroorganisms P.lants (alkaloids, glycosides,gums, and oils)
(Pg. 279)
Drug Source?
Digoxin
Morphine
Atropine
Plant Source (Pg.279)
Drug Source?
Epinephrine
Insulin
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Animal and Human Sources (Pg. 279)
Drug Source?
Calcium Chloride
Iodine
Iron
Sodium Bicarbonate
Mineral or Mineral Product (Pg. 279)
Drug Source?
Penicillin
Streptomycin
Microorganism Sources (Pg. 279)
Drug Source?
Diazepam (Valium)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Midazolam (Versed)
Chemical Substances / Lab produced Chemicals (Pg. 279)
Four types of names drugs can be identified by:
Chemical name
Generic name
Trade name
Official name
(Pg. 279-280)
A name of the drug that is an exact description, describing the chemical composition of the drug, and describes its molecular structure
Chemical name (Pg. 279)
Ex. (-)-17-allyl-4-5-epoxy-3, 14-dihydrooxymorphinan-6-one-hydrochloride
A name of the drug that often is an abbreviated form of the chemical name, used more commonly than the chemical name, generally less expensive, and is the official name approved by the US FDA. (Nonproprietary name)
Generic name (Pg. 279)
Ex. naloxone hydrochloride
A name of the drug that is a trademark name designated by the drug company that sells the medication, is a proper noun, and the first letter is always capitalized.
Trade name (Pg. 279-280)
Ex. Narcan
A name of the drug that is the official name of a drug followed by the initials USP (United States Pharmacopeia or National Formulary), most cases the same name as the generic name.
Official name (Pg. 280)
Ex. naloxone hydrochloride USP
Which drug reference is considered by many to be the most reliable source of information on medications and drugs?
(American Medical Association Drug Evaluation, Hospital Formulary, Medication Package Inserts, Physicians’ Desk Reference, Nursing Drug Reference)
Hospital Formulary (Pg. 280 Box 13-2)
Which drug reference has written literature describing product use, that provide valuable information as new drugs are introduced?
(American Medical Association Drug Evaluation, Hospital Formulary, Medication Package Inserts, Physicians’ Desk Reference, Nursing Drug Reference)
Medication package inserts (Pg. 280 Box 13-2)
Which drug reference provides product information through several cross-referenced indexes, identification guide that shows actual-size, color pictures of commonly prescribed med. Shows FDA approved indications, contraindications, and adverse effects?
(American Medical Association Drug Evaluation, Hospital Formulary, Medication Package Inserts, Physicians’ Desk Reference, Nursing Drug Reference)
Physicians’ desk reference (Pg. 280 Box 13-2)
Which Act was passed in 1906 by Congress meant to protect the public from mislabeled or adulterated drugs?
Pure Food and Drug Act (Pg. 280)
The only official book of drug standards in the US
United States Pharmacopeia (Pg. 280)
The strength, purity, or effectiveness of a drug can be measured through chemical analysis in a lab through which process?
Assay (Pg. 280)
A concentration of a drug can be determined by comparing its effect on an organism, animal, or isolated tissue to that of a drug that produces a known effect, is which process?
Bioassay (biological assay) (Pg. 280)
Controlled Substances:
Has a high abuse potential
Has no accepted medical use; for research, analysis, or instruction only
May lead to severe dependence
(Schedule I, II, III, IV, V)
Ex. Heroin, Marijuana, LSD, Peyote, Ecstacy
Schedule I (Pg. 281 Table 13-1)