Drugs I
Drugs II
Abbreviation
PDR
Definitions
100
Between marijuana, Benadryl, valium and codeine, which is not a controlled substance?
What is Benadryl
100
Which is the fastest route of administration?
What is IM
100
a.c.
What is before meals
100
The abbreviation for PDR stands for
What is physician desk reference
100
Define sublingual tablets
What is Tablets that are designed to dissolve when placed under the tongue
200
List three facts about controlled drugs.
What is Listed by schedule, dependence, sometimes illegal
200
A toxic dose is the amount of medication
What is produce harmful side effects
200
p.o.
What is by mouth
200
The “blue” section of the PDR contains
What is product category index
200
pharmocodynamics studies what
What is Biochemical and physiological effects of drugs within the body
300
What are the three reliable sources for drug information?
What is USP/NF, PDR, drug package insert
300
What schedule of drugs has a high potential for abuse and is NOT accepted for medical use in the United States?
What is Schedule I
300
b.i.d.
What is twice a day
300
The “gray” section of the PDR contains
What is product identification guide
300
Define pharmacodynamics
What is Action and effects of drugs on the body
400
The generic name of a drug is
What is official name of the drug
400
Federal law requires that all controlled substances be kept where?
What is secured in a locked cabinet
400
p.r.n.
What is as needed
400
Drugs dissolved in flavored solutions of sugar and water are called
What is syrups
400
Define prophylactic
What is prevents an infection
500
What is the one condition that is not usually listed as a contraindication for drug administration?
What is allergy, pregnancy, lactation
500
Which patients tend to require altered dose of medications?
What is pediatrics and elderly
500
STAT
What is immediately
500
Define tinctures
What is alcohol based
500
Define enteric coated tablets
What is Allow medication to pass through the stomach and dissolve in the intestine