TERMS/FORMS Flashcards
DD 1289
DOD Prescription
Single Meds
Controlled Substances
NAVMED 6710/6
Poly-prescription
NOT Used for controlled substances
SIGNA
Medication Directions for the patient
Inscription
Drug name and dose
ex. Diazepam - 5mg - Tablets
Subscription
of meds to dispense
ex. Dispense 8 Tablets
Pharmacokinetics
Activities of the drug after it enters the body
4 Types of Absorption
Active
Passive
Pinocytosis
Bioavailability
Metabolism
Chemical reaction in the Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Plasma and Intestinal Mucosa
Physical Dependence
Compulsive need to use a substance repeatedly to AVOID withdrawal S/S
Psychological Dependence
compulsion to use a substance to OBTAIN a pleasureable experience
Pharmacogenetic Reactions
Inherited traits that cause abnormal metabolism of a drug
Additive Drug Reaction
Reaction that occurs when the combined effect of two drugs is EQUAL TO THE SUM of each drug given alone
Synergism
Drug interactions that occur when the drugs produce an effect that is GREATER THAN THE SUM of their seperate actions
Teratogen
Substance that may produce physical or functional defects in a human embryo or fetus
5 FDA Pregnancy Categories
A - No Risk B - No evidence of risk C - Risk cannot be ruled out D - Positive evidence of risk X - Contraindicated in pregnancy