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What is the definition of pharmacology?
The study of biological chemicals.
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Pharmacology embraces?
Embraces the knowledge of the sources, chemical properties, biological effects, and therapeutic uses of drugs
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Definition of drugs?
Chemicals introduced into the body to cause a chemical change or effect living processes.
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Objective of drug therapy?
Produce the maximum benefit with minimum harm.
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A perfect drug would be?
Effective, safe, and selective
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Selective means?
Only being responsible to treat one thing.
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An effective drug is?
One that elicits the response for it is given. It is the MOST important property a drug can have.
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A safe drug is defined as?
one that cannot produce harmful effects even if given in very high doses for a long time.
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A selective drug is defined as?
One that elicits only the response for which it was given.
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There is no such thing as "true.."?
"True selectivity"
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All drugs have?
Side effects
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Drugs are made from what sources?
Plants, animal products, inorganic compounds and synthetic products
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Generic drugs are produced more?
More cheaply
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Generic drugs have no ___ done?
No research, advertising, or quality control done
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Generic drugs are less __ than chemicals?
less complex
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Phase 1 drug testing evaluation is?
is the first human testing stage. Uses healthy males only and no woman at all due to altering reproduction.
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Phase 2 drug testing evaluation is?
Trying the drug out on people with the actual disease the drug is meant for.
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Phase 3 in drug testing evaluation is?
Tests the drug on people with the disease it's meant for under specific variable conditions.
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Phase 4 in drug testing evaluation?
The drug is out in public circulation, any adverse reaction has to be reported and added to the side effects list.
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The Controlled Substance Act (originally the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914) regulated and limits?
Regulates manufacturing of narcotics and dangerous drugs and limits how often scripts can be filled.
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Kefauver/Harris Amendment was signed into law by and when?
President Kennedy in 1962
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The Kefauver/Harris Amendment governs?
The release of new drugs
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A new drug under the Kefauver/Harris Amendment must demonstrate?
Their safety and efficacy
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"Off-label" drugs are?
Medications given to be used for other problems than it was originally made for.
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Responsibilities of the nurse regarding medications?
- 1. Be aware of laws and categories of schedules under the law
- 2. Record narcotics taken
- 3. Dispose of waste per facility policy
- 4. Requires witness for partial doses and waste
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Enteric coating protects drugs from?
Acid & Pepsin in the stomach
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Enteric Coating protects the stomach from?
drugs that can cause gastric discomfort
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Can't do what things with enteric coating meds?
Can't crush or put down a feeding tube
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