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medication ANS - Def:) An approved therapeutic (pharmacological) agent applied to or
introduced to the body
Produces:) a local or systemic physiologic effect
Used:) in the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of a disease
The FDA ANS - The Food and Drug Administration:)
enforced medication laws that ensure that all medications in the market endure robust
testing before they are sold
FDA laws control ANS - 1. SALES: and the distribution of prescription and over the counter
medications
2. Naming and Labeling
3. Use of controlled substances
State and local medication laws must conform to ___________ laws ANS - Federal laws
How often does the FDA update and disseminate the Approved Drug List (ADL) to hospital
abs related industries ? ANS - Annually
As part of the Department of Justice the ________________________ was established to
enforce the federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs ANS - DEA: Drug enforcement
administration
According to the _____________ , a drug that has the potential ruin for illegal use and abuse
must be placed in the controlled substance list ANS - CSA: Controlled Substance Act
___________ law mandated that all medical personnel share the responsibility for
managing controlled substances on site ANS - Federal Law
How many schedules does the CSA have for controlled substances? ANS - 1 (Highest abuse)
2 ( High abuse)
3. ( moderate abuse)
4. (Low abuse)
5. (lowest )
Schedule 1 ANS - Highest potential for abuse
no accepted medical use
never prescribed
,ex: marijuana , heroin, ecstasy
Schedule 2 ANS - High potential for abuse
accepted for medical use BUT with SEVERE restrictions
might cause psychological or or physical dependence
ex: Cocain, lidocaine,Oxycodone, codine, MORPHINE
Schedule 3 ANS - Potential for abuse is less than schedule 1 or 2
accepted for medical use
may cause moderate to low dependence
limited amounts of narcotics or stimulants
ex:) Tylenol w/ codine, Vicodin , testosterone
Schedule 4 ANS - Low potential for abuse
accepted for medical use
Includes minor tranquilizers
ex: Valium , rohypnol, ambien, Xanax
Schedule 5 ANS - Lowest potential for abuse
accepted for medical use
lowest risk of dependence
limited narcotics
ex) cough medicine , limited quantity of cosdine, lyrica
5 possible uses for medical drugs ANS - Diagnostic
palliative
prophylactic
- prevents the occurrence of condition (BC, hep B vaccine )
replacement
- needed to live (insulin)
, Therapeutic
- treats and cures
Aquarius medication sprayed and absorbed in the mouth and upper airways , not meant for
ingestion ANS - Aerosol
Solid dosage form for oral use, medication in powder, liquid, or oil form and encased by
gelatin shell, colored to aid in identification ANS - Caplet
A solid dosage form for oral use, medication in powder, liquid or oil form and encased by
gelatin shell, colored to aid identification ANS - Capsule
a tablet used for oral use, coated with materials that do not dissolve in the stomach, coating
dissolved in the intestine where medication is absorbed ANS - Enteric-coated Tablet
Very concentrated combination of vegetable product and alcohol that do NOT dissolve in
stomach , coating dissolved in the intestine where medication is absorbed ANS - Extract
A preparation usually containing alcohol, oil or soapy emollient that is applied to the skin
ex) Icy ❄️hot / tiger 🐅 balm ANS - Liniment
A semi liquid suspension that usually protects, cools, or cleanses skin ANS - Lotion
A semi solid, externally applied preparation usually containing one or more medications ,
may also be referred to as salve or cream ANS - Ointment
Paste ANS - Characteristically thicker then anointment, often used for skin protection and is
absorb slower through the skin example but paste for diaper rash
Solution ANS - A sterile liquid preparation that contains water with one or more dissolved
compounds used parent Teralee/the needle
Suppository ANS - A solid dosage from mixed with gelatin and shaved in a pallet form for
insertion until body cavity, melts when it reaches body temperature releasing medication
for absorption
Suspension ANS - Finally divided drug particles disbursed in a liquid median, when
suspension is left standing particle settle to the bottom of the container, must be shaken
prior to use. Commonly given orally and should not be given intravenously... Example is
activated charcoal
Sustained release ANS - A tablet, capsule, or a gel that contains medication which may be
coded with material, requiring a varying amount of time to dissolve
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