Pharmacotherapeutics - (ANSWER)Branch of pharmacology dealing with drug uses for treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases Schedule II - (ANSWER)Classification for narcotics with high abuse potential and severe dependence liability Phase III stud

Pharmacotherapeutics - (ANSWER)Branch of pharmacology dealing with drug uses for treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases Schedule II - (ANSWER)Classification for narcotics with high abuse potential and severe dependence liability Phase III studies - (ANSWER)Involves using a drug in a vast clinical population, monitoring patients closely for adverse effects Bioavailability - (ANSWER)Portion of a drug dose reaching systemic circulation and available to act on body cells Over-the-counter medications - (ANSWER)Specifically questioned by nurses during patient assessments of home medication use General drug information - (ANSWER)Knowledge gained by nurses after completing a pharmacology course, requiring ongoing education Pregnancy Category B drug - (ANSWER)Indicates no demonstrated risk to the fetus in animal studies, lacking adequate studies in pregnant women Pharmacodynamics - (ANSWER)Involves how a drug affects the body Pharmacokinetics - (ANSWER)Involves how the body acts on a drug Schedule IV - (ANSWER)Classification for drugs with low abuse potential and limited dependence liability Phase I studies - (ANSWER)Involve healthy human volunteers in drug testing Critical concentration - (ANSWER)Amount of drug needed to cause a therapeutic effect Drug half-life - (ANSWER)Time taken for a drug's amount to decrease to half the peak level Orphan drugs - (ANSWER)Medications for rare diseases Pharmacoeconomics - (ANSWER)Involves costs related to drug therapy Phase II studies - (ANSWER)Involve patients with the disease intended to be treated by the drug Brand name drugs - (ANSWER)Drugs with specific binders that may differ from generic drugs Generic drugs substitution - (ANSWER)Consideration of bioavailability when substituting for brand name drugs Category C - (ANSWER)Animal studies show fetal harm, no human studies Category D - (ANSWER)Human fetal risk with potential benefits outweighing risks OTC drugs - (ANSWER)Safe if taken as directed, may cause harm if not FDA - (ANSWER)Regulates drug testing and approval in the US Discharge planning - (ANSWER)Includes OTC drug instructions for patients leaving the hospital Drug Facts and Comparisons - (ANSWER)Provides essential drug information for nurses Drug package insert - (ANSWER)Contains drug details but lacks nursing implications Multidose bottle - (ANSWER)If label is damaged, safest to discard and obtain a new bottle Chemical pharmacology - (ANSWER)Not typically studied in nursing pharmacology Molecular pharmacology - (ANSWER)Not typically studied in nursing pharmacology Adverse effects - (ANSWER)Negative or unexpected effects from proper drug use Teratogenic effects - (ANSWER)Adverse effects on the fetus, not relevant for older adults Toxic effects - (ANSWER)Result from taking medication in excessive doses Therapeutic effects - (ANSWER)Desired actions for which medication is prescribed Assessment after medication - (ANSWER)Includes evaluating drug effects and allergies Recent drug guide - (ANSWER)Necessary for accurate and current medication information Home medication teaching - (ANSWER)Critical for patient understanding of drug regimen Personal contact information - (ANSWER)Not provided by the nurse to patients Sample size medication - (ANSWER)Given to take home until prescription is filled Rigorous scientific testing - (ANSWER)Controlled by the FDA for medication safety Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - (ANSWER)Responsible for controlling and regulating drug development and sale in the United States, allowing new drugs after rigorous scientific testing. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) - (ANSWER)Regulates and controls the use of controlled substances. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - (ANSWER)Monitors and responds to infectious diseases. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - (ANSWER)Accrediting body that inspects acute care facilities to ensure minimum standards are met. Phase I drug studies - (ANSWER)Involves healthy male volunteers due to potential harmful effects on ova in women that could result in fetal damage. Preclinical phase of drug testing - (ANSWER)Involves testing drugs on animals and not available to patients. Phase III drug testing - (ANSWER)When the drug is made available to prescribers who closely monitor patients receiving the medication. Adverse effects of drugs in Phase III testing - (ANSWER)Reported to the drug company and the FDA; new adverse effects may be found when the drug is used by a large clinical market. Narcotic prescriptions - (ANSWER)Must be written and cannot be called in to the pharmacy. Schedule I medications - (ANSWER)Have no medical use and are never prescribed. Pregnancy and medication safety - (ANSWER)Best advice comes from the obstetric practitioner; medications can be helpful if taken safely and appropriately. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number - (ANSWER)Numbers given to physicians and pharmacists by the DEA to prescribe and dispense controlled substances. DEA numbers - (ANSWER)Case numbers given to individuals involved in breaking the law regarding controlled substances. DAW - (ANSWER)Abbreviation for 'dispense as written,' indicating no generic substitution is allowed for the prescribed medication. Generic drugs - (ANSWER)Often less expensive alternatives to brand name drugs, usually safe and cost-effective. Pavabid - (ANSWER)Identified as the brand name of the drug papaverine. Orphan drug - (ANSWER)Classified as such when it is not financially viable for a company to produce due to low prescription rates, dangerous adverse effects, or rare disease treatment. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - (ANSWER)Considered serious medications with risks if not taken as directed, similar to prescription drugs. Teaching Opportunity - (ANSWER)Using patient interactions for education instead of scolding. OTC Medications Interaction - (ANSWER)Over-the-counter drugs can interact with prescription medications. Masking Symptoms - (ANSWER)OTC medications could hide signs of a disease. Drug Label Information - (ANSWER)Brand name, generic name, drug concentration, and expiration date are found on prescription drug labels. Package Insert - (ANSWER)Most reliable drug information source supplied by the manufacturer. Physician's Desk Reference - (ANSWER)Compilation of information from package inserts. Drug Metabolism Alteration - (ANSWER)Liver dysfunction affects drug metabolism. Half-life Calculation - (ANSWER)Time for drug concentration to decrease by 50%. Warm Climate Impact - (ANSWER)Warmer climate can affect drug effectiveness. Medication Teaching - (ANSWER)Providing a complete medication list to avoid drug interactions.