Brand/Generic Indication
Paxil
paroxetine - depression
Digoxin
lanoxin
What degree is a SC injection administered?
45 degree angle
What factors do not affect drug metabolism?
Climate, non-compliance, certain ROA's, diet
What is a loading dose?
When a doctor prescribes a higher STAT dose especially with antibiotics
Prozac
fluoxetine - depression
Amoxicillin
amoxi
When is parenteral administration preferred?
unable to swallow
vomiting
if immediate relief is needed
What is bioavailability?
Rate and extent when an active ingredient enters systemic circulation
Natural Remedies: medications from a natural source
Homeopathic: Remedies are a treatment not a drug
Ativan
lorazepam - anxiety
Tylenol
acetaminophen
What techniques must be abided by when preparing injectable medication?
Prepare in a controlled sterile environment
What is another term for biotransformartion?
Metabolism
What is a destructive agent? Give one example.
Destructive agents are medications that kill or destroy (chemotherapy)
Cipro
ciprofloxacin - bacterial infections
Coumadin
warfarin
What are the 5 routes for injectable medication?
Intravenously
Subcutaneously
Intramuscular
Intradermal
Intrathecal
What is a scored tablet?
a tablet that has a groove down the middle so it can be equally divided in half
What is a prophylactic drug? Give one example.
Prevent disease or conditions (birth control)
Xanax
alprazolam - anxiety
Advil
ibuprofen
Why would there be blue lights in a public washroom in a questionable area?
So that drug users cannot find a vein/artery
What is four-fold drug therapy?
Diagnose, treat, cure and mitigate
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