drug info that is specific on the geographic location or area
pharmacopeia
Official name of a drug
generic name
how long does a patent last on a generic drug
17 years
brand name
proprietary name
t/f the generic name is listed in upper case
FALSE-lower case
ibuprofen is an example of what type of name
generic name-lower case
Advil or Motrin is an example of what type of drug name?
proprietary name or brand name
t/f the proprietary name is listed in lower case
false-CAPITALIZED
iso-butyl-propanic-phenolic acid is an example of what kind of drug name?
chemical name
only generic drugs that are ______ _____ can be marketed
biologically equivalent
_____ ______ = two formulations of drug meet the same chemical and physical standards required by FDA
chemical equivalency
_____ ____=ability of generic drug to reach blood levels equivalent to those reached by a brand name drug
biologically equivalent
what regulatory agency approves safety, effective drugs and removes if not safe
FDA
what regulatory agency can change Rx to OTC
FDA
what regulatory agency sets standards for drug purity and strength
FDA
what regulatory agency enforces federal consumer protection laws
FTC
what regulatory agency regulates marketing practices and advertising on food OTC drugs and dietary supplements
FTC
what regulatory agency identifies drugs capable of addiction
DEA
what regulatory agency sets requirements for prescribing abuse drugs?
DEA
if you recommended or a sample is given what must the clinician do (hint we do this more than clean teeth at our clinic)
PAPERWORK!
write it in the record
record instructions given also
t/f the most important role of a dental hygienist with pharmacology is to understand clinical implications of drug effects
true true
All of the following statements are true about drugs EXCEPT
E) Drugs include foods
Food is not included in the definition of a drug. The distinction is less clear when chemical substances from plants are added into foods
The regulatory agency which establishes standards for drug purity and strength is:
C) FDA
The FDA is charged with the responsibility to approve
drugs that have been shown to be safe and effective. It enforces the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which regulates labeling and packaging of drug products
and establishes standards for purity and strength.
Which of the following is a side effect of a drug that might result in a dental hygienist modifying the treatment plan?
E) All of the above
All of the choices are factors that might result in the dental hygienist altering the treatment plan. Other side effects that might alter the treatment plan include oral
ulcerations, taste disturbances, nausea, abdominal pain, respiratory effects, CNS effects, and other effects relevant to oral health care
