Illicit Drugs
OTC
What does this drug treat?
Pharmacology
Administration
Dosage/Antibiotics
Prescription Abbreviations
100

This drug is now legal in BC. 

Marijuana

100

What does OTC stand for? 

Over The Counter
100

Lipitor

High choloesterol

100

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, where they come from, how they're named, how they're prescribed and administered. What else does the study of pharmacology teach us? 

How drugs interact with the body

100

This is a common 'medication' used prior to dental injections

topical anesthetic

100

Why is dosage important?

To take appropriate amount of medication to produce a therapeutic effect and not cause overdose

100

prn

as needed

200

This is a depressant, very addictive and is derived from poppy plants. 

Heroin

200

What is the generic name of Advil? 

Ibuprofen

200

Synthroid

Hypothryoidism

200

Who can prescribe drugs? 

Doctors, dentists, veterinarians, *nurse practitioners, *pharmacists
200

This method is usually used when oral methods aren't effective. Ex: suppositories

Rectal

200
What type of measurement are drugs often prescribed in? 

milligrams

200

tid

3 times a day

300

This drug will have the most obvious oral effects such as tooth decay, staining, rotting, crumbling and falling apart. It often is nick-named m_____ m________.

Methamphetamine

300

What is the drug that is found in decongestants? (often stolen to make meth)

pseudoephedrine

300

Ramapril

HBP

300

This stage is when a drug enters the blood stream and its’ chemical compound attaches to proteins and circulated throughout the body

Distribution

300

This type of drug administration takes the longest because the cycle must go through the digestive system

Oral/enteral

300

What are 2 patient conditions needing antibiotic premedication? 

knee/hip replacements within 2 years; heart valve issues

300

bid

2 times a day

400

This drug is a stimulant and can negatively interact with local anesthetic.

Cocaine

400

What is the generic name for Aleve? 

Naproxen

400

Ozempic

Diabetes

400

Drugs made in a laboratory are...?

Synthetic

400

This is a common way to get drugs into our system very quickly, often used in wisdom tooth extraction procedures. 

Intravenous

400

This is the appropriate dosage for adults needing antibiotic premedication

2grams/2000mg, 1 hour before appt

400

po

by mouth

500

When cocaine and heroin are mixed together, this is called a? 

Speedball

500

Iron medication is given when ppl have low iron to help with.....?

To have enough hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

500

Premarin

Hormone Replacement

500

This is the last stage of a drug action.

Excretion

500

Asthma patients often keep puffers with them. What type of drug administration is this? 

Inhalation

500

On a prescription, what is the latin term for the drug name and dosage? 

Inscription

500

ac

before meals

600

This drug causes a euphoric condition, leading to dehydration and bruxing

Ecstasy

600

What is the trade name of the drug acetominophen?

Tylenol

600

Benadryl

Allergy

600

Drugs made from animals are considered?

Natural

600

This is a drug administration though the mouth.

Enteral

600

What is the dosage of premedication for children? 

50mg 1 hour prior to treatment

600

qh

every hour

700

This is currently the strongest opioid on the market and a major cause of the overdose epidemic in our country.

Fentanyl

700

This drug is now available/free to anyone and used a first line defense to overdose.

Narcan

700

Alesse

Birth control pill

700

What's a patent? 

a legal right granted to an inventor or company, providing exclusive control over the production, use, and sale

700

This type of administration is given into the upper arm/bicep. ie. vaccinations

Intramuscular

700

If someone is allergic to penicillin and needs antibiotics, what is the alternative drug that's prescribed? 

Clindamyacin

700

qid

4 times a day

800

This is a term for someone who is bent over from using a lethal street drug

Fenty fold

800

What is a DIN? 

Drug Identification Number

800

Effexor

Anti-depressant

800

What's a prescription? 

Written directive

800

This is the term for when drugs are administered any other way than by mouth. 

Parenteral

800

Name 2 procedures NOT needing antibiotic premedication

Restorative, radiographs, dental dams etc (things that don't cause bleeding)

800

pc 

after meals

900

Which of the marijuana cannabinoids is intoxicating?

THC

900

Benadryl is a common OTC medication for allergies. What is the main ingredient that reduces the histamine production? 

diphenhydramine

900

Hydrochlorothyazide

Diuretic

900
Drugs are controlled under the _______________________ in Canada. 

Food and Drugs Act

900

This administration is given just under the skin

Subcutaneous

900

If unsure of whether a pt needs antibiotic premedication, what do you do? 

Connect with medical doctor/specialist

900

q2h

every 2 hours

1000

What year was pure cocaine isolated from the coco bush? 

1860

1000

What is the daily aspirin dosage for someone at risk of heart attack?

Baby aspirin, 80mg

1000

Epinephrine

Anaphylaxis 

1000

What does the CPS stand for? 

Compendium of Pharmaceutical and Specialties

1000

Why would a drug be given other than by mouth?

•A rapid drug action is needed

•Person can’t take drug by mouth

•Drug would be destroyed by the acid contents of the stomach

•Drug can’t pass through the intestine, into the bloodstream

1000

What does antibiotic premedication prevent against? 

Subacute bacterial endocarditis

1000

gtt

drops