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drug cycle absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
absorption medication absorbed in GI mucosa.
what effects absorption rate fat, pH, concentration of medication, length of contact, age, food, depth of breathing
distribution medication transported via circulatory system to point of action
metabolism medication metabolized by liver
excretion drug removed from body so they don't build up
US pharmacopia created in 1820, where first listed drug standards
controlled substance act of 1970 required hospitals to register with DEA
NCC MERP A no error, capacity to cause error
, NCC MERP B error that didn't reach the patient
NCC MERP C error that reached patient but unlikely to cause harm
error that reached the patient, could have necessitated monitoring and/or intervention to preclude
NCC MERP D
harm
NCC MERP E error that could have caused temporary harm
NCC MERP F error that could have caused temporary harm requiring initial, prolonged hospitalization
NCC MERP G error that could have resulted in permanent harm
NCC MERP H error that could have necessitated intervention to sustain life
NCC MERP I error that could have resulted in death
FDA pregnancy risk A lowest, studies have not shown a risk to mother, fetus
FDA pregnancy risk B slight, animal studies haven't shown risk to fetus, human studies have not
FDA pregnancy risk C moderate, animal studies have shown risk to fetus, controlled studies not performed on women
FDA pregnancy risk D risky, studies shows drugs may harm fetus, may use if another safer therapy is unavailable
FDA pregnancy risk X highest, studies shown significant risk to mother, fetus
when is the fetus vulnerable to medication first, third trimester
schedule I drugs high, not accepted medical use in US
schedule II drugs high, may lead to severe dependence, no refills unless a written perscription
less than drugs, substances in schedule I/II, may lead to moderate dependence, high psychological
schedule III drugs dependence
refill 5 times within 6 months
low relative to substances in schedule III, may lead to limited dependence. phone, fax of
schedule IV drugs
prescription allowed
schedule V drugs low, relative to substances in schedule IV, may lead to limited dependence
class I recall dangerous drug, defective product could cause serious health problems, death
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