1.  While watching television or reading a magazine over Spring Break…  Write down the name of medicinal drugs that you see in a commercial (both over-the-counter or prescription drugs).  What is the drug used for?  Name at least three side effects.  Is there a slogan? What is it? Your Homework!

2.  Examples  Crestor  Spiriva  Vesicare  Nasonex  Claritin-D  Mirena  Abilify  Pradaxa  Mucinex  Yaz  Lipitor  Lunesta  Prevacid  Endotin  Allegra-D  Zyrtec  Pristiq  Cymbalta

3.   As a pharmacist, create a prescription pad to educate your patients about this information:  OTC or Rx…do you need a prescription?  Indications…why do you take it?  Contraindications…why shouldn’t you take it?  Dosage…how much should you take?  Side effects…what are the potential hazards?  Appearance…what does it look like (color, size)?  Dose Method…pill, shot, patch, etc.? www.pdrhealth.com

4.  DODON’T 1. Wash hands3. Do not allow yourself to be distracted while preparing medication. 2. Follow only written medication orders.9. Never leave medication unattended. 4. Always read the medication label three times. 10. Never administer medication prepared by another person. 5. Know the drug you are giving. 6. Calculate the ordered dosage if necessary. 7. Measure medications. 8. Apply topical medications to the skin, mucous membrane, or the cornea of the eye. 11. Always verify the patient’s name. 12. Check patient allergies before administering medication.

5.  Administration RouteType of Medication BuccalTablets InhalationMedicated aerosols, mists, sprays, streams IrrigationSolutions InstallationSolutions Injunction or topicalLiniments, lotions, ointments, powders, solutions, sprays, tinctures OralCapsules, pills, solutions, spansules, tablets ParenteralSterile solutions RectalSuppositories, solutions SublingualTablets VaginalCreams, foams, liquids, ointments, solutions, suppositories