Medical Therapeutics Interpreting Drug Orders One person per table for your quiz Be prepared to take notes

State Standard - 25 Investigate the research and development of pharmaceutical agents, trends related to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, immunizations, and pharmacogenomics. Conduct a long-term independent research project to craft an explanatory text narrating scientific procedures or technical processes (such as DNA-specific medications). Cite evidence from articles in scientific journals, defining the questions the author seeks to address.

Pharmacy Terms Trade Name: Brand name Example: Tylenol Always followed by ® (registration symbol) Generic Name: Chemical name for the drug Usually appears directly under the trade name on a prescription bottle

(continued) Dosage: The amount or weight of drug Form: How the drug is supplied Capsules Tablets Syrups Suppositories Ointments

More Terms Side Effect: Undesirable action of a medication Examples: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching, dry mouth, insomnia, etc. Adverse Reaction: More severe reaction to a drug Anaphylactic Shock: airway swells preventing breathing. Pt will die if not treated

(continued) Contraindication: situations in which the drug should not be used Pregnancy Past hx of allergic rxn Action/Therapeutic Effect: How the drug works on the body Interaction: The effect other drugs or foods may have on how the medication works

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) A book that provides essential info about drugs & meds currently in use Published yearly for up-to-date info on new products

(continued) Contains 6 main sections: Manufacture's Index (first white section) Brand & generic names (pink section) Product classification (blue section) Product Identification guide (color, actual sized pictures of drugs Product information (largest section – white) Diagnostic product information (green section: used to give info on diagnostic products

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STOP Complete the key terms section 10-3 (369) Complete the Review Questions 10-3 (371) Make sure that your Blue Questions for the entire chapter are completed today! Work on your PowerPoint Presentation and get them emailed to me. You need to be ready to present them on Monday! You may not have time tomorrow during class. Complete Interpreting Drug Orders worksheet You will have 3rd abbreviation quiz tomorrow and then you will be doing something else. So… please use your class time wisely!