EXAM 1 Pharmacology Xavier ABSN | latest 2023/24

EXAM 1 Pharmacology Xavier ABSN | latest 2023/24 What is the Generic name? - chemical or official name of the drug that is independent of the manufacturer and often indicates the drug group. EX: amoxicillin What is the Trade name? - manufacturers chosen name for a drug, which is protected by a patent. EX: Amoxil What is a prototype drug? - individual drug that represents groups of drugs, often the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed; usually the standard against which newer, similar drugs are compared. EX: penicillin is the prototype of the beta-lactum antibacterial drugs. What role does the FDA have in drug approval? - responsible for ensuring that new drugs are safe and effective before approving the drugs and allowing them to be marketed. The FDA reviews research studies (conducted/sponsored by pharmaceutical companies) about proposed new drugs. DOES NOT ACTUALLY TEST THE DRUGS. What are black box warnings? - warnings that can cause serious adverse effects that appear on the label, package insert, and any marketing literature. What are the nursing responsibilities regarding administration of controlled (Schedule II) drugs? - ng controlled substances in locked containers 2. administering them only to people whom they are prescribed ding each dose given on agency narcotic sheets AND on the patients MAR 4. maintaining an accurate inventory 5. reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities. Common drugs in schedule 1 category? - heroin, LSD, ecstasy Common drugs in schedule 2 category? - opioid analgesics (codeine, morphine, oxycodone), CNS stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine), hypnotics (pentobarbital) Common drugs in schedule 3 category? - androgens & anabolic steroids, some depressants (ketamine, pentobarbital), some CNS stimulants (methylphenidate), and mixtures containing small amounts of controlled substances (codeine), Common drugs in schedule 4 category? - benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam), sedative-hypnotics (phenobarbital, chloral hydrate), appetite suppressants