Dosage forms
What are some examples of solid dosage forms?
Capsules, Tablets, Implants
Where should problems with medications be reported to?
can ear drops go into the eye?
what are some things you should avoid if you were pregnant?
smoking, using tobacco, alcohol
How many steps are through out Pharmacokinetics?
6
What are some examples of a liquid dosage form
Syrup, elixir, sprays
Class 1
what does O have to do with OU
It means eyes, so OU would be both eyes
Because they could be breast feeding their kids and it can harm them through the breastmilk.
what is the first step of Pharmacokinetics?
absorption
What are some examples of semisolids dosage form?
Lotions, creams, gel
What was created to help with medications that look alike and sound alike
Tall man lettering
what is OD and AS mean?
OD= right ear
AS= left ear
It requires labeling for each prescription, gives information for pregnancy, lactation and both men and female reproductive potential.
What is Pharmacodynamics mean:
The effects of the drug on the body
What is the line in the tablets called?
Score
What does the FDA do in this occasion of recall?
Once the manufacturer agrees to recall the medication, they take action and put warnings meanwhile focusing what they do to a person
what is OU or AU mean
OU= both eyes
AU= both ears
The PDR and Orange book
What does Pharmacokinetics mean?
Encompasses the many different components of the actions of the body on a drug
What is a enteric-coated tablet for? Where do they dissolve?
It prevents the capsule from dissolving in the stomach, they dissolve in the intestine.
What is ISMP? What do they do?
Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the prevent medication errors
can eye drops go into the ears?
YES!
What are some red flags about Warfarin (especially for pregnant ladies)?
can lead to pregnancy loss, birth defects, fetal death and etc
What does Bioavailability mean or do?
The rate at which a drug makes it to its destination and becomes available to the site of action for which it is intended