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Definitions, Names, Standards, and Informational Sources

Jeanelle F. Jimenez RN, BSN, CCRN

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Foundations of PharmacologyFoundations of Pharmacology

• Pharmacology deals with the study of drugs and their actions or effects

• Greek in origin meaning drugs and science• Therapeutic methods are approaches to

treating illnesses Diet therapy Drug therapy Physiotherapy Psychotherapy

• Therapeutic methods are often used in combination

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Naming of DrugsNaming of Drugs

• Chemical Name

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Naming of Drugs (cont’d)Naming of Drugs (cont’d)

• Generic name Important to know since formularies use them First letter not capitalized

• Official name Listed by FDA

• Brand or trademark Registered by manufacturer Capitalized

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Resources for Drug InformationResources for Drug Information

• Official source for American Drug Standards The United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/

National Formulary (NF) USP Dictionary of USAN and International

Drug Names

• Sources for prescription and nonprescription drugs

• Sources for drug interactions and drug incompatibilities

• Health on the Net Foundation (HON) Ensures accuracy of health information found

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Legislation Regarding Drug UseLegislation Regarding Drug Use

• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938, 1952, 1962)

• Controlled Substances Act (1970) Defined five classifications or schedules of

controlled substances Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V

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Developing and Marketing Developing and Marketing New DrugsNew Drugs

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Drugs Used During PregnancyDrugs Used During Pregnancy

• Drugs known to cause birth defects are called teratogenic

• Categories A – studies show no risk to fetus B – studies show an adverse effect but no risk

to fetus C – no adequate information to assess risk to

fetus at this time D – studies demonstrated risk to fetus X – studies demonstrated positive fetal

abnormalities; contraindicated in pregnancy

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Sources of Drug Information (Canada)Sources of Drug Information (Canada)

• Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS)

• Patient Self-Care: Helping Patients Make Therapeutic Choices

• Compendium of Self-Care Products (CSCP)• Therapeutic Choices

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Nursing ResponsibilitiesNursing Responsibilities

• Food and Drugs Act (1927), Food and Drug Regulations (1953, 1954, 1979) – protect the public in Canada through the Therapeutic Products Directorate

• Schedule F – drugs that require a prescription and are not under the controlled drugs schedule

• Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (1997) – establishes requirements for the control and sale of narcotics and substances of abuse in Canada

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