Illicit Drugs
This drug is now legal in BC.
Marijuana
What does OTC stand for?
Lipitor
High choloesterol
Pharmacology is the study of drugs, where they come from, how they're named, how they're prescribed and administered. What else does the study of pharmacology teach us?
How drugs interact with the body
This is a common 'medication' used prior to dental injections
topical anesthetic
Why is dosage important?
To take appropriate amount of medication to produce a therapeutic effect and not cause overdose
prn
as needed
This is a depressant, very addictive and is derived from poppy plants.
Heroin
What is the generic name of Advil?
Ibuprofen
Synthroid
Hypothryoidism
Who can prescribe drugs?
This method is usually used when oral methods aren't effective. Ex: suppositories
Rectal
milligrams
tid
3 times a day
This drug will have the most obvious oral effects such as tooth decay, staining, rotting, crumbling and falling apart. It often is nick-named m_____ m________.
Methamphetamine
What is the drug that is found in decongestants? (often stolen to make meth)
pseudoephedrine
Ramapril
HBP
This stage is when a drug enters the blood stream and its’ chemical compound attaches to proteins and circulated throughout the body
Distribution
This type of drug administration takes the longest because the cycle must go through the digestive system
Oral/enteral
What are 2 patient conditions needing antibiotic premedication?
knee/hip replacements within 2 years; heart valve issues
bid
2 times a day
This drug is a stimulant and can negatively interact with local anesthetic.
Cocaine
What is the generic name for Aleve?
Naproxen
Ozempic
Diabetes
Drugs made in a laboratory are...?
Synthetic
This is a common way to get drugs into our system very quickly, often used in wisdom tooth extraction procedures.
Intravenous
This is the appropriate dosage for adults needing antibiotic premedication
2grams/2000mg, 1 hour before appt
po
by mouth
When cocaine and heroin are mixed together, this is called a?
Speedball
Iron medication is given when ppl have low iron to help with.....?
To have enough hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Premarin
Hormone Replacement
This is the last stage of a drug action.
Excretion
Asthma patients often keep puffers with them. What type of drug administration is this?
Inhalation
On a prescription, what is the latin term for the drug name and dosage?
Inscription
ac
before meals
This drug causes a euphoric condition, leading to dehydration and bruxing
Ecstasy
What is the trade name of the drug acetominophen?
Tylenol
Benadryl
Allergy
Drugs made from animals are considered?
Natural
This is a drug administration though the mouth.
Enteral
What is the dosage of premedication for children?
50mg 1 hour prior to treatment
qh
every hour
This is currently the strongest opioid on the market and a major cause of the overdose epidemic in our country.
Fentanyl
This drug is now available/free to anyone and used a first line defense to overdose.
Narcan
Alesse
Birth control pill
What's a patent?
a legal right granted to an inventor or company, providing exclusive control over the production, use, and sale
This type of administration is given into the upper arm/bicep. ie. vaccinations
Intramuscular
If someone is allergic to penicillin and needs antibiotics, what is the alternative drug that's prescribed?
Clindamyacin
qid
4 times a day
This is a term for someone who is bent over from using a lethal street drug
Fenty fold
What is a DIN?
Drug Identification Number
Effexor
Anti-depressant
What's a prescription?
Written directive
This is the term for when drugs are administered any other way than by mouth.
Parenteral
Name 2 procedures NOT needing antibiotic premedication
Restorative, radiographs, dental dams etc (things that don't cause bleeding)
pc
after meals
Which of the marijuana cannabinoids is intoxicating?
THC
Benadryl is a common OTC medication for allergies. What is the main ingredient that reduces the histamine production?
diphenhydramine
Hydrochlorothyazide
Diuretic
Food and Drugs Act
This administration is given just under the skin
Subcutaneous
If unsure of whether a pt needs antibiotic premedication, what do you do?
Connect with medical doctor/specialist
q2h
every 2 hours
What year was pure cocaine isolated from the coco bush?
1860
What is the daily aspirin dosage for someone at risk of heart attack?
Baby aspirin, 80mg
Epinephrine
Anaphylaxis
What does the CPS stand for?
Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties
Why would a drug be given other than by mouth?
•A rapid drug action is needed
•Person can’t take drug by mouth
•Drug would be destroyed by the acid contents of the stomach
•Drug can’t pass through the intestine, into the bloodstream
What does antibiotic premedication prevent against?
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
gtt
drops