Drug Nomenclature
True/False:
The chemical name of a drug is not found on the drug label.
True
What is the therapeutic action of a drug?
The desired effect and benefits they provide.
Which drug class schedule involves the least amount of risk for dependence?
a. Schedule I
b. Schedule II
c. Schedule III
d. Schedule IV
e. Schedule V
What is the abbreviation for cubic centimeter?
cc
What does STAT mean?
Immediately
True/False:
A drug can have different brand names with the same generic name.
True
Which of the following is the category in which the drugs change the function of the body?
a. Principal Action
b. Physiological Action
c. Therapeutic Action
d. Chemical Action
b. Physiologic Action
Cocaine is a medication that is used as a hemostatic agent. What schedule drug would it fall under?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
b. II
What does prn mean?
as needed, pro re nata
What is a controlled substance?
Drug that has a potential to cause physical or psychological dependency; narcotic.
Which of the following drug nomenclature names does not use capital letters?
a. brand
b. chemical
c. proprietary
d. generic
D. generic
What administration is responsible for law enforcement pertaining to controlled substances?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What scheduled class of drugs has no current medical use?
Schedule I
A medication is prescribed by means of per os. What method of medication administration does this fall under?
oral
A standing order is provided for a patient with hypertension. What is a standing order?
Pre-established set of orders for patients with similar conditions.
Which of the following is a brand name?
a. Marcaine
b. Acetylsalicylic acid
c. Aspirin
d. Bupivicaine
a. Marcaine
What medication is for self diagnosed illnesses as methods of treatments?
Over-the-counter
What class schedule would cough medicines with codeine fall under?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
e. V
e. V
What is the abbreviation for nothing by mouth
npo, nil per os
Who provides the Official "Do Not Use" List?
Provided by the Joint Commission that identifies specific abbreviations must appear on each accredited institution’s do-not-use list.
What is the generic name of Demerol?
a. Aspirin
b. Bupivacaine
c. Fentanyl citrate
d. Meperidine hydrochloride
D. Meperidine hydrochloride
What determines the principal action of a drug?
The chemical used in preparing the drug
Is marijuana ever be classified as a schedule II drug?
In areas where marijuana is approved for medical use, it would be classified as a Schedule II controlled substance
What does mEq stand for?
milliequivalent
What is the difference between a proprietary name and a generic name of a drug?
Generic name
Nonproprietary name of a drug. The generic name is often a shortened version of the chemical name or may be a reference to the intended use of the drug that is selected by original developer. The generic name is the preferred name for use in the health care setting.
Proprietary name
Name that the manufacturer assigns to a drug for marketing purposes; also known as trade name and brand name.