- Only dispensed for specific conditions/diseases
- Must be labelled with letter "C" outside container
ex. Amphetamines, Barbiturates Correct Answers Controlled
Substances
A drug is prescribed for Correct Answers disorder/disease,
also known as its indication
Absorption Correct Answers - Movement from site of
administration to circulating fluids
- The primary factor determining length of time for effect of
drug to occur
Administration of insulin Correct Answers - Subcutaneous
injection
- IV administration
Advantages of OTC drugs Correct Answers - No appointment
- No prescription required
- Less expensive
Advantages of prescription drugs Correct Answers - Ordered
by a health-care provider after client is examined
- Amount and frequency of a drug is monitored and controlled
- Patient teaching provided
Adverse Drug Effect Correct Answers undesirable effects
other than the intended therapeutic effect of a drug
, Agonist Correct Answers Binds to receptor and produces the
SAME RESPONSE as endogenous substances
Alpha Cells Correct Answers secrete glucagon
An increase in the size of the thyroid gland is referred to as a
Correct Answers goiter
Antagonist Correct Answers Occupies a receptor &
PREVENTS endogenous chemicals from acting. ex. Narcan
Antithyroid Drugs Correct Answers a medication administered
to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid
hormones
Beta Cells Correct Answers secrete insulin
blood-brain barrier Correct Answers Blood vessels
(capillaries) that selectively let certain substances enter the brain
tissue and keep other substances out
Brand/Trade Name Correct Answers Assigned by company
marketing drugs, years of research, expensive
Canadian Drug Regulation Correct Answers - Health Canada-
protect Canadian public
- Ensure safety, effectiveness and high quality drugs
- Long, extensive phases for approval of prescription drugs
- Only 10% of drugs become available to the public