PC707 Module 1 Study Guide | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

What is prescriptive authority? - Legal right to prescribe drugs Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs? - No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated What is the sunshine act? - -part of the affordable care act -limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies -reduces bias What is pharmacology? - -study of the drugs and their actions and effects on living things -legal drugs, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, OTC drugs How does the FDA define drugs that they approve? - -chemicals that have been proved for safety and efficacy What must providers consider when prescribing? - -the dose -the route of administration -indications -side effects of consequence -adverse effects -contraindications -significant drug-drug interactions -appropriate monitoring -treatment of side effects if necessary