Questions and Answers
What is the most important person in the study of pharmacology?
Patient
What act allows drug manufacturers to find new uses for medications previously found to be dangerous?
Orphan Drug Act of 1983
What has made consumer safety an important issue during the latter part of the 20th century?
Increase in over-the-counter medications
Who dispenses medication?
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Who is responsible for obtaining information and keeping records of all drugs used by a patient?
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What is the term for the overuse or misuse of drugs?
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The FDA is a division of which department?
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What act placed dangerous drugs into schedules?
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Match the delivery site with the route:
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Aspirin use for blood thinning is an example of what type of medication indication?
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Recombinant DNA technology uses artificially manipulated DNA segments for transfer from a cell of one species to a host cell of the same species.
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Drugs that attach, elicit a small response, and also block other responses are called partial antagonists.
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning the excretion of medications?
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If an allied health professional is not familiar with a medication, where may information concerning the medication be found?
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Enteric coated medications are intended to be absorbed in the stomach.
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Dispersions are medications with drug particles throughout a liquid.
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Which term is not recognized as a general grouping of routes of administration?
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Drugs are classified by what factors?
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What are drug forms manufactured for dissolving in the mouth?
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Parenteral medications are available in all of the following except?
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Chronologic age is well correlated to the development of organ systems in children.
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Age is a reliable factor in prescribing medications for children.
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Routine adult doses of medications are based on all of the following except?
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At 8 months, the liver and kidneys have matured sufficiently.
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Placebos are used for psychological medication needs.
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When deciding on the medications that are ordered, what should the physician take into account?
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Medication orders should include patient name and address.
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Prescriptions may be written and signed on what formats?
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Lasix 20 mg tab i qd @ 9A and again at 3P prn edema means what?
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Benadryl 50 mg capsules number 50 to be taken every 4 hours as needed for itching means what?
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Standard protocol is used for what?
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If a request for medication refill is denied, pharmacists should tell the patient.
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The joint commission official do not use list includes all except?
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Study Notes
Key Pharmacology Concepts
- Patient is the most important person in pharmacology.
- The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 permits drug manufacturers to explore new uses for previously dangerous medications for rare conditions.
Medication Dispensation and Responsibility
- Pharmacists are responsible for dispensing medications.
- Specific individuals oversee drug information and record-keeping; options may vary.
Drug Misuse and Abuse
- Drug abuse refers to the overuse or misuse of medications.
Regulatory Bodies and Legislation
- The FDA operates under the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 regulates the scheduling of dangerous drugs.
Pharmacology and Drug Administration
- Routes of administration vary; for example, percutaneous administration involves topical application.
- Aspirin's use for blood thinning is an example of pharmacodynamics in medication indications.
Drug Technology and Classification
- Recombinant DNA technology does not simply allow for species-to-species DNA transfer.
- Partial antagonists elicit small responses but do not block all effects when binding to receptors.
Medication Excretion and Administration
- The excretion rate of medications is influenced by the functionality of organs like the kidneys.
- All potential sources of information are valid for allied health professionals unfamiliar with a medication.
Medication Forms and Routes
- Enteric-coated medications are designed for absorption after passing through the stomach, not in the stomach itself.
- Drug dispersions contain particles suspended throughout a liquid, whereas nebulizers are not a form of parenteral medication.
Pediatric Considerations
- Chronological age does not consistently correlate with the development of children's organ systems.
- Age alone is unreliable for prescribing medications to children; various factors should be considered.
Prescription Protocols
- Standard protocols guide procedures and the preparation for diagnostic tests.
- Medication orders must include essential details such as patient name and address, but not all prescriptions require this.
Prescription Examples
- Lasix 20 mg prescribed once daily at specified times for edema indicates a structured medication plan.
- Benadryl 50 mg capsules are prescribed every 4 hours as needed for itching.
Additional Insights
- Placebos can fulfill psychological medication needs.
- Pharmacists must communicate effectively regarding any denied medication refills to patients.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key pharmacology concepts, including medication dispensation, drug misuse, and regulatory bodies. This quiz covers the responsibilities of pharmacists, significant legislation such as the Orphan Drug Act and the Controlled Substances Act, as well as basic pharmacodynamic principles.
