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FDA ANS - makes sure drugs are safe
DEA ANS - enforces laws regarding use of illegal drugs
controlled substance list ANS - a drug or substance that has the potential for illegal use and
abuse must be placed on the controlled substance list
schedule 1 drugs ANS - highest potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, never
prescribed for use. ex: heroin, ecstasy, marijuana
Schedule 2 drugs ANS - high potential for abuse, accepted for medical use but with SEVERE
restrictions. can cause psychological or physical dependence. ex: cocaine, oxycodone,
codeine, and morphine.
Schedule 3 drugs ANS - Potential for abuse less than 1 or 2. accepted for medical use. May
cause moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. ex: limited
amounts of narcotics or stimulants. ex: tylenol with codeine, vicodin, testosterone.
Schedule 4 drugs ANS - low potential for abuse. accepted for medical use, may cause less
limiting physical or psychological dependence when compared to schedule 3 drugs. ex:
minor tranquilizers and hypnotics. valium, rohypnol, ambien, xanax
Schedule 5 drugs ANS - low potential for abuse, accepted for medical use. cause less
limiting physical or psychological dependence when compared to schedule 4 drugs. ex: drug
mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotics. cough medicine with limited quantity of
codeine, lyrica.
Diagnostic ANS - helps to determine the cause of a particular health problem. EX(injecting
antigen serum for allergy testing)
Palliative ANS - provides relief from pain or symptoms related to a disorder. ex: zyrtec for
allergies, hydrocodone for pain relief.
prophylactic ANS - prevents the occurrence of a condition. Ex: hepatitis b vaccine, depo-
provera to prevent pregnancy.
replacement ANS - a substance needed to maintain health. ex: insulin for a diabetic patient,
Synthroid for patients with hypothyroidism.
Therapeutic ANS - treats a disorder and cures it. ex: antibiotics for bacterial infections.
, Aerosol ANS - an aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in the mouth and upper
airways, not meant for ingestion.
Caplet ANS - a solid dosage form for oral use; shaped like a capsule for ease of swallowing
Capsule ANS - a solid dosage form for oral use; medication in powder, liquid, or oil form and
encased by gelatin shell; colored to aid in identification
Enteric-coated-tablet ANS - a tablet for oral use coated with materials that do not dissolve
in stomach; coating dissolves in the intestine where medication is absorbed.
Extract ANS - a very concentrated combination of vegetable products and alcohol/ether
that are evaporated until a syrupy liquid, a solid mass, or powder is formed.
liniment ANS - a preparation usually containing alcohol, oil or soapy emollient that is
applied to the skin.
lotion ANS - a semiliquid suspension that usually protects, cools, or cleanses the skin
ointemnet ANS - a semisolid, externally applied preparation usually containing one or more
medications; may also be referred to as salve or cream.
paste ANS - characteristically thicker than ointment; often used for skin protection and is
absorbed slower through the skin
solution ANS - a sterile liquid preparation that contains water with one or more dissolved
compounds used parenterally (via needle)
suppository ANS - a solid dosage from mixed with gelatin and shaped in a pellet form for
insertion into a body cavity melts when it reaches body temperature, releasing medication
for absorption
suspension ANS - finely divided drug particles dispersed in a liquid medium; when
suspension is left standing, particles settle to bottom of container. Must be shaken prior to
use. Commonly given orally and should not be given intravenously.
sustained release ANS - a tablet, capsule, or gel that contains medication, which may be
coated with material, requiring a varying amount of time to dissolve.
syrup ANS - a medication dissolved in concentrated sugar solution
tablet ANS - a powdered dosage form compressed into hard disks or cylinder in addition to
the primary medication, it contains binders, disintegrators, lubricants, and fillers.
tincture ANS - an alcoholic preparation of a soluble drug or chemical substance, usually
from plant sources.
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