Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 23 and 24 Basic Pharmacology Medication Calculations Dosage

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Drug Names Chemical name Generic name Trade or brand name History and sources of drugs

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Drug Regulations and Legal Classifications of Drugs Must comply with federal and state laws Laws govern manufacture, sale, possession, administration, dispensing, and prescribing of drugs

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. –Medical assistant’s role and responsibilities Monitor physician’s DEA registration renewal date Maintain legally designated records and inventories of drugs Provide security for all drugs, in particular controlled substances Provide security for prescription pads Properly destroy expired drugs and document it Know and understand federal and state laws that regulate drugs, including controlled substances

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Prescription drugs (legend drugs) –E-prescribing Nonprescription drugs –Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and herbals –Accessibility to public –PDR –Classification Of Drugs –Actions –Routes, Forms

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Storage, handling Abuse Legal and Ethical Implications Order The Prescription Dosage The Medication Label

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Calculation Of Drug Dosage Understanding Ratio Weights and Measures The Seven Common Metric Prefixes Calculating Adult Dosages Calculating Children Dosages Administration Of Medications

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The six rights of proper drug administration Patient assessment Administration of Oral Medications Principles of Intravenous Therapy Basic guidelines for administration of injections

Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Questions ?