Pharm ch6

What is considered safe and effective when used as directed and are available without a prescription?

OTC drugs

The use of a medication for indications that were not approved by the FDA is called?

Off- Label-Use

True/ False: Herbal therapies are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

False ( dietary supplements)

True/False: Smallpox is and example of a biological weapon that is easy to treat with antibiotics.

False ( its a course of antibiotics)

The rapidly growing felid of ___________________ requires that patients are able to manage medical regimens at home.

Home Health Care

The use of ______ can lead to dependence and change the body's response to prescribed medications.

Illegal Drugs

GHB, also known as a date rape drug causes memory loss and somnolence

True

True/ False: Over the counter medications may interact or interfere with the action of RX drugs.

True

True/False: Anthrax is an example of a biological weapon that nurses must be prepared to treat.

True

Contraindications

X-rays if your pregnant.

Otc

are drugs that are grandfathered in.

Emergency preparedness requires the nurses are familiar with the signs and symptoms of ____ and ______ weapon expose.

biological, chemical.

Off label use

The use of the drug for a medication that is not approved by the FDA. (birth control for cramps)