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pharmacology
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the study of drugs and their causes
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drug
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a chemical substance that alters the function of the body
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medication
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a drug used for therapeutic, diagnostic, or preventative measures
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legend drug
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a drug that has been prescribed
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therapeutic effect
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the desired or predicted response of a drug
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Who can administer medication?
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Physicians, PA's, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Respitory Therapists, Nurses
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Who can write prescriptions?
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Physicians, Medical Doctors, Dentists, Vets, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Pharmacists, PA's.
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Controlled Substances are controlled because they have:
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additives, are addictive, have abuse potential, and dangerous side effects.
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Examples of controlled substances:
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depressants, stimulants, narcotics, antibiotics, tranquilizers, cardiac drugs.
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Herbals:
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Should be included in patient histories. Not approved or regulated by the FDA. Can interact with prescribed meds.
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OTC's
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should be included in patient histories
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Drugs of the same classification should have equal:
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strength, quality and purity
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Which ACT established by the DEA introduced the FDA Drug Schedules?
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Controlled Substance Act of 1970
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Provisions of Controlled Substance Act of 1970:
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Doctors need a special license, assigned a DEA number, number must be on every controlled substance prescription. Know what this number is and where the license is in the office.
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Schedule 1
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High Potential for abuse or addiction.
Severe Psych and Physical dependence. No acceptable medical use: research only. Not to be prescribed. Example: ectstacy, LSD, heroin |
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Schedule 2
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High potential for abuse or addiction.
Severe Psych and Physical dependence. Acceptable medical use with restrictions. Prescription only. No refills w/o new prescription. No phone in. Hard copy only. Example: cocaine, demerol, ritalin |
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Schedule 3
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Moderate potential for abuse and addiction.
High Psych dependence Low Physical dependence acceptable for medical use prescription only. refill 5 times in 6 mos. written, phone or fax. Examples: barbituates, tylenol with codiene. |
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Schedule 4
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Lower potential of abuse than 3
Limited psych and physical dependence acceptable medical use prescription only. refill 5 times in 6 mos. ma can write doctor must sign. Example: valium, ambien |
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Schedule 5
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Low potential for abuse.
acceptable medical use. any drug not containing narcotics example: cough syrup with codiene |
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Schedule 6 in some states like CA
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Medical Marijuana
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