DRUG NAMES
What are the 3 different names a drug has?
-chemical
-generic
-trade
True or False
A drug label will have trade name and generic name
TRUE
What is a look-alike, sound-alike drug?
easy to confuse!
sounds the same when saying
looks similar in writing
What should you focus on looking at?
What is an adverse effect of a drug?
undesired, could be harmful effect a drug has on individual
What are the two identifiers of patient identity?
Name
DOB
4 syllables
What is the trade name of this drug? (SHOW ON IPAD)
Procan
What are the 3 characteristics of an ideal drug?
-effectiveness
-safety
-selectivity
What does a PRN med mean?
as needed
(pro re nata)
What is one of the first questions you should double-check with a patient before administering any drug?
Does the patient have any allergies
Who names the trade names of drugs?
The brand (2 syllables, ex. Motrin, Advil)
What is the generic name of this drug? (IPAD)
prochlorperazine
What are some things nurses should know about a drug before administering it? Name 3
-adverse effects
-side effects (what is the difference^)
-MOA
-why pt should receive drug
-how long take to work
-food interactions!
-contraindications
-education on drug
What is 1 benefit of OTC drugs and 1 issue?
benefit- easy to access
issue- no control/monitoring over dose and admin
True or False
The nurse should take the patients vitals for a baseline before drug admin
TRUE
What do you have to be careful of with trade names?
they are marketed by the brand, trade names can be used for multiple generic names, single drug can have multiple trade names
Where should you compare your drug label to as a check during drug admin?
EMAR/MAR
electronic medication administration record
What is the therapeutic objective of a drug?
provide max benefit with minimal harm
Who determines the scheduling of drugs?
the DEA
What's the best way to manage drug toxicity?
know the early signs!
What helps you determine generic names that you've never seen before?
the ending!
What things will be given to you on the drug label? List 5 (100 points each)
generic name
trade name
route (PO, IM, IV)
dose (5 mg/mL)
expiration!
instructions (no crushing/chewing-sustained released)
total quantity (100 capsules)
how its provided (capsules, tablets)
What are the other characteristics of an ideal drug? List 5
-predictability
-reversibility
-ease of admin
-freedom from drug interactions (co-morbidity)
-low cost
-chemical stability
-simple generic name
What are the different steps of a drug trial?
preclinical- bring up drug in theory
phase 1- cleared for testing on healthy people
phase 2- go to narrow clinical trials to not healthy people
phase 3- goes to large scale, wider sample group to see how different. people are affected
phase 4- markets and released to general population
What are some teaching facts a nurse can give to patients about med admin? Give 5
-know both trade and generic names
-educate on early signs of adverse effects
-when to call physician
-timing and dosing of drug
-storage of drug