Pharm study guide exam I

Pharm study guide exam I will save you retakes ,'cause it cos it cover adaptive questions and and best guiding material.Pharmacology Drugs are organized in two ways: 1) Therapeutic: what does the drug do clinically? Ex. Anticoagulant, antidepressant 2) Pharmacologic classification: based on a drug mechanism of action Ex. Decrease plasma volume (Diuretic), Block heart calcium channels (Calcium channel blocker) Nomenclature Chemical: 7-chloro-1,3 dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2 hydrogen Generic: Diazepam Trade: Valium Controlled substances 1 I (highest) LSD, Heroin, Marijuana 2 II (high) oxycodone, cocaine (zmoderate) hydrocodone, anabolic steriods (lower) Benzo (diazepam), trazolam 5 V (lowest) Codene Pregnancy Category drugs Category A: Fail to show a risk to the fetus, and possibility of fetal harm appears unlikely. (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) Category B: Animal reproduction studies have revealed adverse effects on fetus and no controlled studies available. Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the fetus and there are NO controlled studies on women. Category D: Is confirmation of human fetal risk but may be acceptable despite the risk Ex: Life threatening situation Category X: Animal and human studies have shown fetus abnormalities *Drugs are contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. Chapter 3 Principles of drug administration Know Classifications/Actions/Side effects drug was prescribed? drug is acquired and pharmacy procedures Know how to prepare and administer drug safely Before administration nurse must know all Variables of the patient’s condition Be prepard to recognize and react to adverse effects 5 Most common medications Errors 1. Incomplete patient info 2. Unavailable drug info (BLACK BOX warning) 3. Miscommunication of drug orders (dosing)