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PHA100 Exam Questions and Answerschemical name of a drug - Answers -Describes the drug's chemical composition and
molecular structure
Ex. Tylenol is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
Generic name of a drug - Answers -the official name of the medication under which it is
listed in official publications
Ex. Acetaminophen
Trade name of a drug - Answers -the name under which a manufacturer markets a
medication; also called the brand name
ex. Tylenol
Classifications of drugs - Answers -Effects on body system, symptoms relieved, desired
effect
Caplet - Answers -a solid dosage form for oral use; shaped like a capsule for ease of
swallowing
Capsule - Answers -medication encased in gelatin shell
Tablet - Answers -a powdered drug compressed into a hard small disc or cylinder;
contains binders, disintegrators, lubricants, and fillers
others are enteric coated to prevent them from dissolving in the stomach, they dissolve
in the intestine for absorption
Pill - Answers -contains one or more medications shaped into globules, ovoids, or
oblongs; rarely used usually tablets used
Elixir - Answers -clear fluid containing water and/or alcohol; often sweetened
Extract - Answers -Syrup or dried form of an active medication, usually made by
evaporating the solution
aqueous solution - Answers -medication dissolved in water
Aqueous suspension - Answers -Finely dissolved drug particles dispersed in liquid
medium; when suspension is left standing, particles settle to bottom of container
syrup - Answers -medication dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution
,Tincture - Answers -medicinal alcoholic extract from a plant or vegetable
Troche - Answers -(lozenge) flat, round tablets that dissolve in mouth to release
medication; not meant for ingestion
Aerosol - Answers -Aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in the mouth and upper
airways, not meant for ingestion
sustained release - Answers -Tablet or capsule that contains small particles of a
medication coated with material that requires time to dissolve
ointment - Answers -Semisolid preparation containing a drug to be applied externally;
also called a salve or cream
liniment - Answers -A preparation usually containing alcohol, oil or soapy emollient that
is applied to the skin
lotion - Answers -liquid suspension that usually protects, cools, or cleanses skin
paste - Answers -thick ointment; absorbed through skin more slowly than ointment;
often used for skin protection
transdermal disc or patch - Answers -a semipermeable membrane shaped in the form of
a disc or patch that contains a drug to be absorbed through skin over a long period
solution - Answers -sterile preparation that contains water with one or more dissolved
medical compounds
powder - Answers -Sterile particles of medication that are dissolved in a sterile liquid
(e.g., water, normal saline) before administration
intraocular disc - Answers -Small, flexible oval consisting of two soft, outer layers and a
middle layer containing medication;when moistened by ocular fluid, releases medication
for up to one week
suppository - Answers -A solid medicine dosage mixed with gelatin and shaped into a
pellet for insertion into a body cavity (rectum or vagina) melts at body temp to release
medication
Health protection branch - Answers -Regulates the sales of foods, drugs, cosmetics,
and medical devices
Administers and enforces the Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drug Regulations, and
Controlled Drugs and substances Act
, Controlled Drug and Substances Act - Answers -- Prohibits possession, possession for
trafficking, trafficking, importing and exporting, and cultivation
- Enforced by the RCMP
Schedule I - Answers -(Prescription)
Require a prescription for sale and provided by the pharmacist following the diagnosis
and intervention of a practitioner, must be sold in a pharmacy by a pharmacist
Schedule Ia - Answers -(Triplicate/duplicate Prescription program)
Drugs which may be sold by a pharmacist to a practitioner or on the prescription of a
practitioner in accordance of the bylaws go the pharmacists, pharmacy operations and
drug scheduling act
Used for highly addictive drugs
Must be sold at a pharmacy by a pharmacist
Schedule II - Answers -(Professional service area)
Drugs which may be sold by a pharmacist on a non prescription basis, which must be
retained within the professional service area of the pharmacy which has no public
access
Behind the counter available without prescription, must talk to pharmacist
ex. morning after pill
Schedule III - Answers -(Professional products area)
Drugs which may be sold by the pharmacist to any person from the self selection
professional products area of a licensed pharmacy
ex. anything on the shelves
Schedule IV - Answers -(prescription by pharmacist)
Drugs which may be prescribed by a pharmacist in accordance with guidelines
approved by the council
Unscheduled - Answers -(Non pharmacy sale)
Drugs which may be sold by a non pharmacist to any person
ex. at the gas station
Health Professions Act - Answers -Umbrella legislation that provides a common
regulatory framework for health professions in British Columbia
Restricted activities that do not require an order
Schedule I & II
Treating
Anaphylaxis
Respiratory distress in a known asthmatic
Hypoglycemia
Preventing disease using immunoprophylactic drugs
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