Chapter 20 part 1 reverse Flashcards
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classification by name
chemical
generic (nonproprietary)
trade
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chemical name
first name given to drug is likely
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generic
nonproprietary
usually a simplified spin off of the chemical name
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trade
proprietary
brand
trademark
name given to specify that a drug is made by that specific company
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motrin
ibuprofen
chemical name
example of trade, generic, chemical name
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alternate ways to classify drugs
by action
by legal classification
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classify by family
drugs with similar chemical actions are grouped into drug familes
example: analgesics
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classifed by legal control
prescription dispensed by pharmacist
nonprescription
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dosage forms
tablet
capsule
inhalation
suppository
solution
suspension
transdermal patch
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tablet
most common (oral dose)
can be enteric coated or scored
some may be time release
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capsule
can be powdered or liquid contained in gelatin shell
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inhalation
used for local or systemic effects
local treat asthma/COPD
systemic general anesthesia
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suppository
inserted into body orifice (dissolves)
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solution
one or more drugs dissolved in liquid carrier
rapidly absorbed
administered orally or parenternally (through the skin)
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suspension
one or more drugs in small particles are suspended in liquid carrier
not water soluable
should be shaken before administered
should not be administered intravenously
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transdermal patch
applied to skin surface and absorbed into bloodstream
releases drug over time
metals can overheat in MRI and cause burns
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analgesics
drugs that relieve pain without loss oc consciousness
opiads
non-opiads
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opioids
narcotic
morphine and demerol
can cuase N/V and constipation
possible physical dependency
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non-opioids
non-narcotic
acetomenophen do not cause dependency
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anesthetics
act on CNS to produce loss of sensation
general and local
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general anesthetic
old days ether
modern pentothal
inhalation or IV for major surgery
overuse: irregular heartbeat, diff breathing, death
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local anesthetic
block nerve conduction to that part of body
novacain
lidocaine
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antianxiety agents
act on CNS ro calm patient
valium
Xanax
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antiarrhythymiics
used to treat heart arrythmias
cordorone