A is for Apple
Refers to an agent that stimulates or prolongs the response of a drug or a physiologic action
agonist
Drugs in this category consist mainly of preparations containing limited amounts of certain narcotic drugs for use to treat coughing and diarrhea. (Federal law provides that limited quantities of these drugs may be bought without a prescription by an individual at least 18 years of age. The product must be purchased from a pharmacist, who must keep appropriate records; however, state laws vary, and in many states, such products require a prescription.)
Schedule V
Example of Class V
cough syrups with codeine; diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
6 Rights of Medications Administration
The “right” patient
The “right” drug
The “right” dose
The “right” route of administration
The “right” time and frequency
The “right” documentation, including labeling
Formula to calculate concentration
A:B=C:D
you need to convert the solution into units of medications per one unit of fluid; in other words, solute to solvent. This is accomplished using the following formula:
(B and C are the means; A and D are the extremes)
lack of recall
amnesia
Includes substances that have a high abuse potential and a high ability to produce physical and/or psychological dependence and for which there is a current approved or acceptable medical use
Schedule II
Example of Class IV
benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan)
Used to treat Malignant hyperthermia (MH)
Dantrolene
Solve: label reads 500 milligrams per 5 milliliters
X=100
Multiply the means and extremes
500:5=X:1
500=5X
X=100
An immediate hypersensitivity reaction to a foreign protein or other specific substance
anaphylaxis
Includes substances for which there is a high abuse potential and no current approved medical use
Schedule I
Example of Class III
hydrocodone, codeine, and others in combination with other drugs
Minums, drams, and drops are volume measurements in which measurement system
Apothecary
2.2lbs=? kilograms
1 kilogram
To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the number of pounds by 2.2.
Absence of sensation
anesthesia
Includes drugs for which there is a relatively low abuse potential and for which there is a current approved medical use
Schedule IV
Example of Class II
morphine sulfate, oxycodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, codeine, anabolic steroids
Which anatomical organ does biotransformation of drugs take place?
Liver
185-pound patient would weigh how many kilograms?
84.1 kilograms
185/2.2=84.1
Refers to an agent used to block the action of another drug or physiological action without producing any effect of its own
antagonist
Includes substances for which there is less potential for abuse than drugs in Schedule II and for which there is a current approved medical use
Schedule III
Example of Class I
heroin, marijuana, LSD, other hallucinogens, and certain opiates and opium derivatives
Amino amides
What is 20% of 80?
16