Pharmacology
Pharmacology (2)
Drug categories and actions
Schedule of controlled substances
Abbreviations used in Prescriptions
100

Another name for Alprazolam

What is Xanax? 

100

the study of poisons or poisonous effects of drugs

what is toxicology?

100

The name for a drug that reduces risk of pregnancy

What is a contraceptive?

100

Drugs with high abuse potential. 

Schedule one drugs

100

BID

what is twice daily 

200

Another name for amlodipine

What is norvasc? 

200

the study of what drugs do to the body.

what is pharmacodynamics?

200

the name of a drug that relaxes skeletal muscles

what is a muscle relaxant? 

200

Drugs with high abuse potential; abuse may lead to dependence. 

What is Schedule Two Drugs.

200

DAW

dispense as written

300

Another name for Ariprazole

What is Abilify?

300

The study olf characteristics of natural drugs and their sources

what is pharmacognosy?

300

the type of drug that dilates blood vessels and decreases blood pressure

what is a vasodilator? 

300

Lower abuse potential. Five refills allowed in six months.

Schedule Three Drugs.

300

IV

intravenous 

400

Another name for Bupropion

What is Wellbutrin?

400

The study of what the body does to drugs

What is pharmacokinetics? 

400

The type of drug that induces sleep or relaxation

What is a hypnotic? 

400

Lowers abuse potential, 5 refills in six months.

ex: Xanax, Diazepam, Ambien

What is schedule four drugs?

400

dx

what is diagnosis 

500

Another name for diphenhydramine

What is Benadryl? 

500

The study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

what is pharmacotherapeutics? 

500

The type of drug that increases activity of the brain and other organs, decreases appetite. 

What is a stimulant?

500

Lower abuse potential. Very limited physical dependence. 

What is schedule five drugs.

500

ac

before meals 

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