1. Good Morning! Lecture 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.

2. Intro to Pharmacology & Careers
Study of the drugs & their effects upon living organisms
Pharmacist: “Druggist”; someone licensed to prepare & dispense drugs
Educational requirements
PharmD: doctorate of Pharmacy degree (typically 6-8 years after high school)
Must earn passing score on PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test)
Must have strong background in math, chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, & physiology
Requires a passing score on a state board licensing exam to practice as a pharmacist

3. (Continued)
Pharmacy Technician: assists the pharmacist in activities such as typing labels, prescription packaging, maintaining records, and inventory control
Educational requirements
Some receive OJT (on the job training)
Most have completed a 6 – 8 week training program
Some employers require certification (employee must have passed the PTCB: Pharmacy Tech Certification Board exam

4. Forms of Medications ~ Liquids
Aqueous Suspension: medication mixed with H2O
Suspension: medication mixed in a solution
Syrup: sugar H2O & medication
Tincture: An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances;.

5. Forms of Medications ~ Solids
Capsule: gelatin shell with med inside
Pill: powder mixed with substance that holds it together
Tablet: compressed & molded into easy to swallow shape
Lozenge: Resembles candy; dissolves in mouth
Enteric Coated: coated with special substance that prevents med from dissolving until in small intestine

6. Forms of Medications ~ Semi-solid
Ointment: med in fatty base
Paste: med dissolved with an adhesive substance
Cream: med in water soluble base
Suppository: med mixed with substance that dissolves in body temperature
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7. (continued) Route: The way the medication is administered
Orally: by mouth
Rectal: given in the rectum
Topical: applied directly to the skin
Sublingual: under the tongue
Inhalation: breathed in
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8. Parenteral Routes: Meds given by a needle
Subcutaneous (SQ): injected into the layer of tissue just under the skin
Intramuscular (IM): injected into a muscle
Intravenous (IV): injected into a vein
Intradermal: injected just under the top layer of the skin