name of drugs
random
perscriptions
potential for abuse
PINCH Drugs
100

heroin, peyote, psilocybin, methaqualone, marijuana

C1

100

C2 drugs are kept...

under double lock and key

100

can you get a prescription for C4?

Yes!

100

this drug has low potential for abuse but more psychological dependence

C4

100

why cant potassium be pushed IV?

Administration of too much or not enough causes cardiac implications

200

benzos like ativan and haldol

C4

200

C3 drugs are kept

double lock and key

200

can madelyn get a persciption for morphine?

lots of restrictions, possibility for 3 day supply

200

we know that the drug class with the highest abuse is

C1

risk outweighs the benefits

200

sami is giving a patient a narcotic. she cuts a pill in half. what should she do with the extra half and why?

make sure another nurse is there to waste with her because it’s a controlled substance and you have to make sure it’s disposed of properly 

300

codeine and hydrocodone

C3

300

under what circumstances are C1 drugs used for

research :)

300

Sami finds heroin on the streets. She tries it out and decides she wants to get a perscription for heroin. What will the doctor say?

no!

C1 are never perscription medications!

300

C2 drugs have a ____ potential for abuse

high, but not the highest

300

TPN is a ______ solution 

hypertonic

400

madelyn breaks her leg and takes morphine and dilaudid, which are

C2

400

Not all drugs with abuse potential are regulated. name an example

cigarettes, alcohol, coffee

400

perscriptions for C3 drugs are most likely to be

permitted with limited refills

400

these drugs have a moderate potential for abuse

C3

400

when are piggy backs given?

when critically low values

small amount of a small amount of time

500

lomitol and anticonvulsants are which class

C5

500

should madelyn be worried about getting addicted to a C5 drug?

no, they are rarely abused

500

least restrictive with rescriber determining access/refills

C5

500

are C5 drugs addictive?

nah

500

when is heparin used in a flush?

to keep the iv catheter patent