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| Differentiate among the following drug names: generic name, official name, trade name, and chemical name |
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- Generic name - common or general name assigned by the U.S. Adopted Name (USAN); initial lower case letter
- Trade name - company name; copyrighted; capitalized initial letter; accompanied by ® "registered trademark"
- Chemical name - Exact molecular formula of the drug
- Official name - Name of the drug as it appears in the official reference USP/UF; generally the same as generic name
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| Explain what is indicated by a number included in a drug trade name (e.g., Tylenol No. 3) |
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| The larger the number in the name, the greater is the amount of the controlled substance present |
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| Define and explain the restrictions of drug sales implied by the following: OTC, legend drug, and controlled substance |
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- OTC - over the Counter; no purchasing restrictions by FDA
- Legend drug - prescription drug; named because it requires legend or warning "Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription
- Controlled substance - Drug controlled by prescription requirements because of the chance of addiction or abuse; categorized by schedule numbers (C-1 to C-5)
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| List at least two drug references available today |
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- Hydrochlorothiazide (generic name) for Hydrodiuril/Esidrix (trade name)
- Verapamil (generic name) for Calan SR/Isoptin SR (trade name)
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| Discuss several characteristics that you consider important in choosing the best drug reference |
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- Lists generic name, trade name, official name, indication, actions, contraindications, cautions, side effects/adverse reactions and interactions
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| Identify the types of information listed on drug cards |
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| Indications, Actions, Contraindications, Cautions, Side Effect/Adverse Effects and Interactions |
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| Define the following side effects: ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, tinnititus, and photosensitivity |
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Ototoxicity - damage to the eight cranial nerve resulting in impaired hearing or ringing in the ears
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Nephrotoxicity - causes damage to the kidneys resulting in impaired kidney functions, decreased urinary output and renal failure
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Tinititus - impaired hearing or ringing in the ears
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Photosensitivity - increased reaction to sunlight with the danger of intense sunburn
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| A description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of the drug. Information geared towards pharmacists |
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| Dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect. Can be as much as 50 for one drug. |
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| A list of conditions or types of patients that warrant closer observation for specific side effects when given the drug |
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| Grouped together according to therapeutic use. Examples - pain reliever (analgesic), fever reducer (antipyretic), reduce inflammation of tissues (anti inflammatory) |
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| Lists of conditions for which the drug should NOT be given |
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| Common name or general name assigned to the drug by the United States Adopted Name (USAN) Council; initial lower case |
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| Lists of medical conditions or diseases for which the drug is meant to be used |
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| Lists of other drugs or foods that may alter the effect of the drug and usually not be given during the same course of therapy. Ex. Do not take with alcohol, avoid eating grapefruits, taken with food..etc |
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| The study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms |
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| A prototype is a model example, a drug that typifies characteristics of that classification |
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| Unpleasant secondary effects, other than the desired effect |
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| The name by which the pharmaceutical company identifies its product; is copyrighted and used exclusively by that company; distinguishable by capitalized initial letter and usually accompanied by ® "registered" trademark |
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