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NURS319 Dave Exam 1 Questions And Accurate Answerssources of drugs
plants (alkaloids, glycosides, gums, oils)
animals/humans (body fluids and/or glands from animals)
minerals (irons, salts, iodine)
chemicals (made in lab, primary source of meds today)
USP
US Pharmacopeia; required USP label. drug must be of high standard to be listed,
reviewed yearly.
Contains the following information: strength, quality, purity, packaging, safety, labeling,
dosage form
National formulary
-Supplement with USP
-Created to contain if the drugs are safe and the ingredients of the drugs
PDR (Physician's Desk Reference)
used by variety of HCP. lists pharmaceutical companies, color pictures of meds.
drug action, rec. dosage, indications for use, side effects
Nursing drug handbook
Generic and trade names. Indication for use & recommended doses. Action &
pharmacokinetics. Side effects & nursing implications, teaching tips.
Pure food and drug act of 1938
pharmaceutical companies had to test safety of products before selling
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of the 1938 act
distinguished between prescription and nonprescription drugs
,Kefauver-Harris Amendment of the 1938 Act
thalidomide tragedy; required safety and efficacy testing
Orphan Act of 1983
federal funds to support research of drugs that only help a small percentage of the
population
food and drug administration modernization act of 1997
fast track system, off-label uses of drugs, use of children in studies
Controlled substances act of 1970
Defined drug abuse and classified drugs as to their potential for abuse; provided strict
controls over the distribution, storage and use of these drugs
Schedule 1 controlled substances
Are classified as high potential for abuse. No accepted medical use. Labeled C-1.
-Examples:
1. heroin
2 hallucinogens
3. LSD
4. Marijuana(except when prescribed for cancer treatment.
schedule 2 controlled substances
Substances with high potential for abuse and currently accepted medical uses. Abuse
may lead to severe psychic or physical dependance. Written prescription only
(telephoned, need written prescription within 24 hours. No refills)
Examples - Opium, Morphine, Fentanyl, Methadone, Cocaine, and Oxycodone
schedule 3 controlled substances
Substances with some potential for abuse and with currently accepted medical uses.
Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological
dependence.
Prescription is written or oral and expires in 6 months
No more than five refills in 6-month period. Container must have warning label.
, Examples - Codeine, Ketamine, Anabolic Steroids,
schedule 4 controlled substances
includes substances that have a low potential for abuse and dependence. includes
written or oral prescriptions that expire in 6 months, no more than 5 refills in 6 months.
container must have warning label
ex. barbital, ambien, xanax, etc.
schedule 5 controlled substances
Drugs with very minimal abuse potential and currently accepted medical use. Includes
OTC and written prescription
meds to treat symptoms such as cough and diarrhea, etc.
What is regulated by the FDA?
medications
What is regulated by the DEA?
controlled substances
What is regulated by the CDC?
Communicable diseases and chemical warfare
What is regulated by the ANA?
Overall nursing practice and education
What is regulated by the state board of nursing?
Laws regarding nursing that vary depending on state
Prototype for alpha 1 adrenergic agonist
Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine)
What is the response of the sympathetic nervous system?
fight or flight
vasoconstriction
bronchodilation
pupil dilation (mydriasis)
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