Drug Classifications
A class of drug is Lisinopril
What is an antihypertensive?
How many mL are in 1 tablespoon?
What is 15 mL?
This schedule of drugs has no medical use and high abuse potential
What is Schedule I?
“PO” stands for
What is by mouth (oral)?
The term for a drug’s intended effect is
What is therapeutic effect?
The purpose of an antibiotic like Amoxicillin
What is to treat bacterial infections?
Convert 220 lbs to kilograms.
What is 100 kg?
This schedule includes morphine and Adderall
What is Schedule II?
The correct angle for a SubQ injection
What is 45 degrees (or 90 for larger patients)?
Explain bioavailability
What is the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation?
Gabapentin is commonly used to treat two conditions. Name one.
What is seizures or nerve pain?
500 mg equals how many grams?
What is 0.5 g?
How many refills are allowed for Schedule III drugs?
What is 5 refills in 6 months?
The route of administration for a TB test
What is intradermal (ID)?
An adverse reaction is..
What is a harmful or unexpected drug effect?
The class of Diphenhydramine
What is an antihistamine?
A child weighs 25 kg. The doctor orders 10 mg/kg. What dose should be given?
What is 250 mg?
This must be included on a Schedule II prescription
What is a written or electronic signature and no refills?
This route delivers medication fastest
What is intravenous (IV)?
“contraindication” means
What is a reason not to give a drug?
The class of medication is prescribed for high cholesterol
What are statins?
A patient is prescribed 40 mg of a medication. You have 20 mg tablets. How many tablets do you give?
What is 2 tablets?
Name a drug in Schedule IV.
What is Xanax or Tramadol?
The landmark for a deltoid IM injection
What is 2-3 finger widths below the acromion process?
Explain pharmacokinetics
What is how the body processes the drug (ADME)?