Classifications
The classification of drug that is not allowed for medical usage.
What is Schedule 1.
The name given to a drug before FDA approval.
What is a trade name
No purchasing restrictions by the FDA.
What is OTC (over the counter) medication.
List of conditions for when the drug is supposed to be used.
What is indications
One of the widest and most varied forms of references.
What is the internet
The most generally prescribed type of drug.
What is Schedule 5
This part of the name is caused by the amount of controlled substances within the drug.
What is The number in the name
Drugs controlled by prescription and regulated by the FDA because of the risk for substance abuse and addiction.
What is Controlled Substances.
List of conditions for when to watch closely when taking a drug.
What are Cautions
The most unreliable reference.
What is the internet
Drug class that includes both illicit and prescription drugs.
What is Schedule 2
The drug name found on the official reference.
what is Official Name
Condition for when a drug should not be given.
What is Contraindications.
List of unwanted secondary effects when taking a medication.
What are Side effects
One of the most widely used references.
What is The physicians Desk Reference (PDR)
Drug class with the lowest risk for substance abuse.
What is Schedule 5
The chemical name for a drug.
What is Molecular Formula
Another name for a prescription drug.
What is a Legend Drug
Lists of substances or food that may impact the effect of a drug or should not be taken or eaten when using the drug.
What are interactions
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What is The pill book
Drug class with moderate to low risk for substance abuse.
What is Schedule 3
Official name used in USP/NF
What is Generic name
Legend Drugs become harmful when taken ______.
What is indiscriminately
Cellular changes that occur as the result of a drug.
What are actions
Contains the most reliable information as a reference.
What is US Pharmacopeia