Calculations
5.24 mg of aspirin into g
0.00524 grams
QD meaning?
Every Day
How do drugs work in the body?
Drug Receptor Theory
Drugs mimic, enhance, or block the activity of substances that are already present in the body
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PREFIX and SUFFIX
What is a therapeutic effect?
The therapeutic effects of a drug are defined as the specific, desired effects of drug administration.
A manufacturer labels a stock bottle as 118 mL. Explain why this may represent 4 fl oz, and why a pharmacy
dispensing calculation may still use 120 mL.
Pharmacists usually round up in this scenario to account for human errors.
PRN meaning?
What are Drug interactions?
A drug interaction is a negative effect or reaction that occurs when multiple substances are combined
5000 units in one vial
Explain the difference between a brand-name drug and a generic name drug
Brand-name drug: Medicine that is discovered, developed, and marketed by a Pharmaceutical company
Generic Name drug: (Common Scientific name) A "copy" of a brand-name drug, usually produced for intended use and with lower prices.
A prescription is written for 2 tsp by mouth three times daily for 10 days. How many mL should be
dispensed?
300 mL
Name any method in which a drug is administered. Aka Route.
IM, INH, INT, INJ, IT, IV, PO, SC, SL, T, TD, VAR
Break down the meaning of this word:
Osteoarthritis
inflammation/degeneration (arthritis) involving bone and joints (osteo)
What are the five schedules of controlled drugs?
Controlled substances are grouped into five schedules under the Controlled Substances Act based on their acceptable medical use and their potential for abuse or dependency (Schedule 1)
A suspension is labeled 250 mg/5 mL. The dose is 375 mg twice daily for 10 days. How many mL are needed
for the full course?
150 mL
ADME
ABSORPTION
DISTRUBTION
METABOLISM
ELIMINATION/EXCRETION
Characteristics of drugs that affect how they interact with the body
Molecular size, Reactivity and drug-receptor binding, Molecular shape, Degree of ionization.
Meaning of this word:
Agonist
An agonist is a substance that binds to certain targets in your body to activate them. This results in a number of actions within your body (e.g., pain or anxiety relief). Think of an agonist like a key that fits into a lock and opens a door.
Explain AND/OR name an analgesic (or type of it)
An analgesic (more commonly known as a painkiller) is any medication specifically designed to relieve or manage pain (NSAIDs, Narcotics, general, salicylates)
An order reads gr ss three times daily. Using 65 mg per grain, how many mg will the patient receive per day?
195 mg
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Place 5 drops into the left eye three times a day for 10 days.
Explain, to the best of your ability, what an ICD code is
ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes are standard diagnostic codes used to bill insurance for medications. Pharmacies frequently require them for specific drugs, prior authorizations, certain insurance programs (like Medicaid), or to bill clinical services like vaccines.
The meaning of this word:
Prophylaxis
Prophylaxis is the measures taken to prevent a condition. It’s also known as prevention.
Name the brand name of this drug, its classification, and its use:
Cetirizine, Respiratory, Antihistamine (use for allergies)