Med Aide
Legend Drugs
require a prescription
Non-legend Drugs
can be purchased without a prescription
Scheduled I
highest abuse potential - not available for prescription use and have no valid use (e.g LSD)
Scheduled II
narcotics - high potential for abuse and dependency
Schedule V
do not need to keep count
FDA responsible for
safety, effectiveness, strength, labeling and packaging of drugs
PDR
Physician's Desk Reference
Synergistic effect
increased effect of combined drugs
Enteric Coated
coating that prevents the tablet from being activated in the stomach (never crush)
Parenteral
, injections route
Elixir
a clear, sweetened, hydro-alcoholic liquid
Solution
clear liquid that contains a drug that has been dissolved in water
Emulsions
are creamy, white suspensions of fats or oils in an agent that reduces surface tension & thus
makes the oil easier to swallow e.g castor oil
Suspension
solid particles of a drug dispersed in a liquid that must be shaken
Sublingual or Buccal Medication
can be used for unconscious patients
Aerosol and inhalation therapy
Medication Aide cannot administer
Parenteral Routes
IM, SubQ, IV, IVPB, IVP, or intradermal
Teratogen
drugs that can cause birth defects
Otic or auric (ear)
should be warmed to body temp
pull pinna up & back for adult
down & back for 3 yrs & under
Sublingual Tablets (under the tongue)
the most common is nitroglycerin which is prescribed to alleviate symptoms of angina pectoris
Legend Drugs
require a prescription
Non-legend Drugs
can be purchased without a prescription
Scheduled I
highest abuse potential - not available for prescription use and have no valid use (e.g LSD)
Scheduled II
narcotics - high potential for abuse and dependency
Schedule V
do not need to keep count
FDA responsible for
safety, effectiveness, strength, labeling and packaging of drugs
PDR
Physician's Desk Reference
Synergistic effect
increased effect of combined drugs
Enteric Coated
coating that prevents the tablet from being activated in the stomach (never crush)
Parenteral
, injections route
Elixir
a clear, sweetened, hydro-alcoholic liquid
Solution
clear liquid that contains a drug that has been dissolved in water
Emulsions
are creamy, white suspensions of fats or oils in an agent that reduces surface tension & thus
makes the oil easier to swallow e.g castor oil
Suspension
solid particles of a drug dispersed in a liquid that must be shaken
Sublingual or Buccal Medication
can be used for unconscious patients
Aerosol and inhalation therapy
Medication Aide cannot administer
Parenteral Routes
IM, SubQ, IV, IVPB, IVP, or intradermal
Teratogen
drugs that can cause birth defects
Otic or auric (ear)
should be warmed to body temp
pull pinna up & back for adult
down & back for 3 yrs & under
Sublingual Tablets (under the tongue)
the most common is nitroglycerin which is prescribed to alleviate symptoms of angina pectoris
