Drug Sources
What drug source is opium?
plant, mineral, animal, synthetic, or genetically engineered
What is plant
Topical Creams in the area where it was applied
What is local
When moving through the body, this is the last stage of the drug "process", and can be in the form of feces
What is excretion
This route is the easiest but slowest route of administration
What is the oral route
Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh all potential benefits
Category C, Category D, or Category X
What is Pregnancy Category X
What drug source is the thyroid gland used for?
plant, mineral, animal, synthetic, or genetically engineered
What is animal
Antihistamine for allergic reaction
What is systemic
When moving through the body, this drug "process" involves moving from the bloodstream into the tissues and fluids
What is distribution
This route is chosen when a patient can not take medication by mouth
enteral or parenteral
What is parenteral
Generally acceptable, studies show no evidence of fetal risk
Category A, Category B, Category C
What is Category A
What drug source is manufactured in a lab?
plant, mineral, animal, synthetic, or genetically engineered
What is synthetic
Eye drops used for conjunctivitis
What is local effect
When moving through the body, this drug "process" involves moving from a membrane into the bloodstream
What is absorption
This route allows for slower, consistent drug absorption over time
What is transdermal
Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks- animal studies show risk and human studies show unavailable
Category C or Category D
What is Category C
What drug source is developed with DNA technology and helps make vaccines?
What is genetic
Antibiotics taken orally
When moving through the body, this drug "process" involves physical or chemical alterations that the substance undergoes in the body
What is metabolism
This route is rapid because the muscles are vascular
What is intramuscular
Use only in life-threatening emergencies when there is no safer drug available
Category D or Category X
What is Category D
What drug source comes from the earth and is often used in vitamins?
plants or minerals
What is minerals
Inhaled medication like albuterol
What is local effect
What is the acronym we use to describe pharmacokinetics
What is ADME
This route is fast-acting due to the rich blood supply in the lungs that allows the medication to move quickly to the bloodstream
What is inhalation
May be acceptable, either animal studies show no risk or minor risk, and human studies have not been done or show no risk
Category A or Category B
What is Category B