Classifications
how drugs are categorized
what is a drug classification
drugs can be compared to the various names of grocery products.
what is the use of generic and trade names?
prescription drugs
what is legal drugs?
a list of medical conditions, or diseases.
what are indications?
product labeling, FDA drug safety
what is PDR, or physicians?
drugs lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
what is a lipid-lowering agent?
EX: vibramycin
what is doxycycline hyclate?
purchasing restrictions by the FDA
what is over-the-counter drugs?
a description of the cellular change
what are actions?
includes 1,500 FDA regulated drugs
what is PDR for nurses?
drugs that improve symptoms of depression.
what are antidepressants?
Ex: librium
what is chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride?
drugs controlled by prescription requirements
what is controlled substance?
a list of conditions for which the drug should not be given.
what are contraindications?
includes over 300 prescribed drugs, color images of medications, comparison tables of OTC drugs, and guide to safe medication use
what is PDR for consumers?
drugs that relieve severe pain
what are narcotic analgesic's?
drugs used to treat high blood pressure.
what is dyazide?
1992
when was the OTC drug advisory committee formed?
a list of conditions or types of patients that warrant closer observations
what are cautions?
pro-provides info on and standards for chemical and biological drug
con- no easily identified nursing implications
what are pros and cons of united stares pharmacopeia and the national formulary?
drugs that lower blood pressure
what is antihypertensive?
drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
what is glucovance?
fexofenadine, triamcinolone
what are previously prescribed medications?
a list of other drugs or foods.
what are interactions?
pro-good concise information; easy to read
con-some parts not necessary for the health care professional
what are pros and cons of AHFS drug information?