Narcotic Schedule's
What schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use in the US?
Schedule 1
Name an antibiotic
Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin,
Convert 250 mg to grams
.25 grams
Which Medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections?
Amoxicillin
What is the name of the process by which a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the body?
Pharmacokinetics
Which schedule includes drugs with a high potential for abuse but has accepted medical uses with restrictions?
Schedule II
Drugs that reduce fever are known as?
Antipyretics
A patient is prescribed 600 mg of a medication. The pharmacy provides tablets that are 300 mg each. How many tablets should the patient take?
2 tablets
What is a common Anxiolytics
Clonazepam,
which route of administration involves injecting the drug directly in a vein?
Intravenous (IV)
Give an example of a Schedule III drug.
Tylenol with codeine
Ketamine
Anabolic steroids
Acetaminophen with codeine
Buprenorphine
Which drug classification is used to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness
Analgesics
A child weighs 30 kg, and the prescribed dosage is 10 mg/kg. How much medication should the child receive?
300 mg
What medication is used to manage type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar?
Metformin
What does the 5 Rights of medication refer to? ( name them all)
right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
Name two characteristics of Schedule IV drugs
Low potential for abuse and dependence
Tramadol
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Chlordiazepoxide (Klonopin)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Many of these are for seizures, or anxiety. Other mental health conditions
Can’t be filled or refilled 6 months after prescription date
Can’t not be refilled more than 5 times in 6 months
Rx must be sent electronically or written and signed by provider
Name a class of drugs used to lower blood pressure
Antihypertensives'
Convert 2.5 liters to milliliters.
2500 ml
Identify a drug used to treat asthma by dilating the airways?
Albuterol
Which route of administration is used for medications applied to the skin?
Topical
What is the difference between Schedule V and Schedule II drugs in terms of dependence and abuse potential?
Schedule V has the lowest potential for abuse and dependence, while Schedule II has a high potential for both.
Drugs classified as anticoagulant's serve what primary function?
To prevent blood clotting
A patient requires 50 mg of medication. The vial contains 100 mg/mL. How many mL of the solution should be administered?
.5 ml
What anticoagulant is commonly used to prevent blood clots in patients at risk of heart disease
Warfarin, Heparin
What is the term for a drug administered by injection just under the skin?
Subcutaneous ( Sub Q) SQ