Exam One Misc Facts and important info Flashcards
(180 cards)
what are the two qualifiers that need to be met in order for a drug to become generic
- bioequivalency standards ( must contain same active ingredient, same dosage form, admin by same route )
- must have comparable bioavailability ( rate and extent of drug absorption and delivery to site of action must be equivalent )
Rx for controlled substances are NOT to exceed 7 days: no refills and no new Rx without exam..T or F
T
what are schedule 1 drugs
not commercially available ( marijuana) we don’t rx schedule 1
what are schedule 2 drugs
examples like codeine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and cocaine ( in many states ODs cant Rx hydrocodone)
what are schedule 3 drugs
aspirin and Tylenol with codeine
what are schedule IV drugs
tramadol and diazepam
what are schedule V drugs
lyrica
what does q.h.s stand for
at bedtime
T or F: Always use a zero before the decimal pt
T
T or F: Always write a zero by itself after a decimal pt
F: Never do that
this type of antagonist will compete with the agonist in order to bind to the receptor; this antagonist will displace the agonist
competitive agonist
this antagonist will bind to the receptor and will remain bound to the receptor so that the agonist can no longer bind at all
irreversible antagonist
know how to calculate the 1/2 life of a drug
remember its the time it takes for one half of the drug to be eliminated
what is the normal tear film volume
8-10 uL
how much tear film volume can be held after given a drop if the lids are not squeezed and the cul de sac is utilized
30 uL
how much is a typical ophthalmic drop and where does the excess fluid go
50 uL: drains through the nasolacrimal duct, absorbed through the nasal mucosa or swallowed , drains over the lid margins to the face ( wasted)
T or F: 20 drops = 1.0 mL
T
what is the tip size limit
25 uL
what are the three techniques to maximize the effect of each drop
Fraunfelder “ pouch” technique, looking down, punctal occlusion
this technique involves pulling on the inferior lid to form a “pouch” , instilling the drop, having the pt close their eyes and look down ( turn cornea inferiorly), and punctal occlude
fraunfelder “ pouch technique
this technique involves closing the eye and applying gentle pressure over the lacrimal sac
punctal occlusion
what are some hurdles in dosing of the anterior segment
tears ( dilute the medication and also flushes it down the drainage system or out of the eye to the cheek,) the cornea is a barrier bc you need a biphasic nature for the drug to penetrate , and aqueous humor is always being filtered through the TM
what kind of drugs penetrate the corneal epithelium
lipophilic drugs ; this resists drugs like Flourescein ( hydrophilic)
T or F: Flourescein is hydrophilic
T