List the attributes of the "perfect drug" (TRAIIN ME)
-effectively treats, prevents or cures the pt's condition
-produces a rapid, predictable response
-produces no adverse effects
-can be taken infrequently (usually once a day for a short period of time)
-is inexpensive and easily accessible
-does not interact with other medications
-can be taken conveniently by mouth (PO)
-is quickly eliminated by the body after it produces its beneficial effect
Chemical name
composition of the drug
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Generic name
nobody owns this name
-acetaminophen
-ibuprofen, flubiprofen, fenoprofen, ketoprofen
Trade name
proprietary (trade marked by a company)
-Tylenol, Datril, Tempra
The most common types of medication errors
-wrong drug (most common)
-overdosage
-wrong route of administration
-noncompliance
-wrong stregth/concentration
,-monitoring error
Describe the most common types of abbreviation errors
SSRI
-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
-sliding scale regular insulin
µg
-Intended meaning is microgram
-mistaken as mg (milligram)
qhs
-intended meaning is every evening
-mistaken as qhr (every hour)
Describe the most common types of dosing errors
Trailing zero
-1.0 mg mistaken as 10 mg (use 1 mg instead)
Naked decimal
-.5 mg mistaken as 5 mg (use 0.5 mg instead)
Drug name and dose run together
-Inderal 40 mg written as Inderal40 mg
-Looks like 140 mg
Larger doses without commas
, -100000 mistaken as 10,000 or 1,000,000 (write as 100,000 instead)
Package insert
-registered trade name and generic name
-description
-clinical pharmacology, actions or mode of action
-contraindications
-warning
-adverse rxns or side effects
-over-dosage information
-dosage administration
-storage
-how supplied
What are the sources of drugs. Give examples for each source.
Animals
-Insulin, conjugated estrogens
-Pepsin (cow stomach)
Minerals
-Edson salts, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate
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