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28 Cards in this Set
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Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?
trade name |
brand name
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Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?
owned by manufacturer |
brand name
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Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?
drug's checmical structure |
chemical name
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Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?
official, non-proprietary |
generic name
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Is the following a chemical, generic, or brand name?
registere trademark |
brand name
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What is the approval seal of reputable online pharmacies?
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VIPPS
Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site |
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What drugs that children take may be toxic in large doses?
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examples:
iron, flavored medications (liquid or tabs) |
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What resources provides the basis for standards in drug strength and composition throughout the world?
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International Pharmacopeia
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The current authoritative source for drug standards is _____________.
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US Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
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The primary purpose of federal legislation related to drug standards is _____________________.
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to ensure safety
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The FDA's mandate to monitor and control the manufacture and markeing of drugs come from what amendment or act?
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The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
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What legislation identified those drugs that required a presciption and a new prescription for refill?
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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The Kefauver-Harris Amendment was established to improve safety by requiring which of the following in the literature?
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adverse effects and contraindications
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What sate law controls drug administration by nurses?
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Nurse Practice Act
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Controlled substances are grouped in Schedules/categories; how many schedules are there?
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5
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What Schedule drugs have accepted medical use?
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II through V
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Which Schedule is highest potential for abuse?
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I
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LSD and heroin belong to which Schedule
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I
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Codeine in cough syrup belongs in which schedule?
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V
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In institutins/agencies, how must controlled substances be stored?
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In a locked location (under double lock)
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Drugs in Canada's Schedule G have moderate potential for abuse and require a prescription both of initial allocation and for refills. What Schedule in the US is similar?
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III (3)
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In Canada, OTC preparation are administered by what group of the respective provinces?
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Pharmacy Acts
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According to the FDA, drugs in which pregnancy catergory are considered not to present a risk to the fetus?
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A
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What are two advantages associated with use of generic drugs?
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lower cost
same active ingredients |
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What are two disadvantages associated with use of generic drugs?
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less extensive testing
variation in response (due to inactive fillers) |
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What drug resource is published annually and updated monthly?
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American Hospital Formulary
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Which legislation decreased the time for approval of drugs used for treating AIDS and cancer?
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Drug Regulation Act of 1992
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The nurse must be alert to conterfeit prescription drugs. What are some clue of counterfeit products?
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variation in labeling
different taste different appearance |