lecture 6/7- designing treatment

Question 1

how long are prescriptions good for?

Answer 1

one year

Question 2

controlled substances

Answer 2

drugs with perceived potential for abuse

Question 3

level 1 for potential abuse vs level 5

Answer 3

level 1 is so high it is not accepted medical use;
level 2 (high) current accepted med use, abuse can lead to dependence
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level 5 accepted med us and limited dependence possib;e

Question 4

which level cannot be refilled, and where is it prescribed?

Answer 4

schedule 2- only a 90 day supply on tamper resistant security paper not over phone

Question 5

Levels 3,4,5 can be refilled for how long?

Answer 5

5 refills max.. not 6 months after date of writing

Question 6

what is not required on prescription?

Answer 6

dob, allergies, indication

Question 7

4 types of non compliance

Answer 7

• fail to obtain meds
• fail to take meds as prescribed
• discontinues meds early
• takes meds inappropriately

Question 8

peaks

Answer 8

highest level of drug in the body

Question 9

trough

Answer 9

lowest level of drug in the body

Question 10

TDM

Answer 10

promote optimum drug treatment without exceeding therapeutic range
-blood plasma/serum

Question 11

in drug response, what can be controlled and what cannot

Answer 11

can: dose/interval

canNOT: biovail/clearance