D398 Study Guide

D398 Section 1: Medication Safety

Lesson 1: Consumer Safety and Drug
Regulations
Lesson 1.1 – Drug Laws and Regulations
Key Terms
Controlled substance:
Schedules:
Drug Standards:

Three Major Acts to Provide Consumer Safety

1. 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act:

2. 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA):

3. 1970 Controlled Substances Act:

Medication Guides
What are they?
Why do we need them?
What are the requirements to distribute them?

Drug Schedules – Define Each
Schedule I:
Schedule II:
Schedule III:
Schedule IV:
Schedule V:



Lesson 2: Drug Names and Reference
Lesson 2.1 – Drug Classification
Key Terms
Chemical name:
Drug classes:
Drug classification:

, Generic name:
Trade name:

According to the ISMP and FDA, what are the leading causes of drug
errors?
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What is Tall Man Lettering?



Lesson 2.2 – Legal Classification
Key Terms
Controlled substance:
Nonprescription drug:
Prescription drug:



Lesson 2.3 – Drug References
Key Terms
Action:
Contraindication:
Drug reference:
Indication:

Drug Reference Resources (from WGU video "Drug References")
Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR):
The United States Pharmacopeia:



Lesson 3: Medication Forms and Supplies
Lesson 3.1 – Drug Dosage Forms

Key Terms
Capsules:
Enteral dosage forms: