Potential for abuse and dependency
Prescriptions cannot be renewed
i.e. Codeine
What is SCHEDULE N
100
pt. name, address, date, and Rx symbol (Latin for “recipe”)
What is Superscription
100
OPIUM IS DERIVED FROM THE SEEDS OS THIS FLOWER
What is THE POPPY
100
The study of drug movement throughout the body, including how a drug gets to the site of action
What is pharmacokinetics
200
A.C.
What is BEFORE MEALS
200
Illegal drugs
High potential for abuse and dependency
Not prescribable
Eg. LSD
What is SCHEDULE J
200
name and quantity of drug
What is INSCRIPTION
200
Cardiac glycosides, A DRUG FOR HEART FAILURE, IS MADE FROM THIS FLOWER
What is FOXGLOVE
200
the actions of a drug on a specific target organ
What is Pharmacodynamics
300
SL
What is SUBLINGUAL
300
Need physician’s supervision
Repeats permitted
eg. Antibiotics
What is SCHEDULE F PRESCRIPTIONS
300
directions for mixing the medication (for pharmacist)
What is Subscription
300
the part of science dealing with the use of drugs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
What is Pharmacotherapeutics
400
PRN
What is TAKE AS NEEDED
400
Potential for abuse and dependency
Records of prescriptions are kept
Refills are limited
eg. Barbiturates, Amphetamines
What is SCHEDULE G
400
instructions for the patient on how to take the medication, when to take it, how much to take.
What is Signature (Signa)
400
THESE TYPES OF DRUGS ARE KNOWN TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTION OF AN ORGAN/SYSTEM OF THE BODY
What is AN AGONIST
400
the acronym ADME stands for
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What is absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
500
Q4H
What is EVERY 4 HRS
500
Potential for abuse and dependency but used commonly for many illnesses and conditions.
Script over the phone/faxed , limited scripts, for a limited time. –Diazepam, lorazepam…
What is TARGETED SUBSTANCES
500
variant benefits for non-intended use.
What is Off-labeled use
500
The year that the Food and Drugs Act was introduced in in Canada.
What is 1920
500
the study of pharmacology and genetics, including the genetic factors that influence an organism’s response to a drug