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What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
It was the first law to regulate drug quality and labeling.
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What did the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 require?
It required safety testing before drugs could be marketed.
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What does the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classify?
It classifies drugs into five schedules based on their potential for abuse.
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What is the main role of the FDA?
The FDA regulates drug approval, safety, and marketing.
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What is the key responsibility of the DEA?
The DEA monitors controlled substances and drug enforcement.
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What is pharmacology?
The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
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What are the three types of drug nomenclature?
Chemical name, generic name, and trade name.
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What are the four main types of drug preparations?
Oral, topical, parenteral, and inhalation.
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What does pharmacokinetics study?
Pharmacokinetics examines how the body acts on a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
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What is pharmacodynamics?
Pharmacodynamics is the study of how a drug affects the body.
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What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
An unintended effect of a drug, which can include side effects or allergic reactions.
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What is the significance of drug tolerance?
Drug tolerance is the decreased response to a drug over time.
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What should you evaluate after medication administration?
Patient response and any side effects.
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What is a PRN order?
A medication order that is given as needed.
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What are the 'Rights' of medication administration?
Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.
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What is involved in medication reconciliation?
Ensuring consistency in medications across care settings.
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What are the four routes of parenteral medication administration?
Intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), intradermal, and intravenous (IV).
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What is the definition of excretion in pharmacology?
The removal of drugs from the body, primarily by the kidneys.
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What is a placebo?
An inactive substance used in trials as a control.
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What is the therapeutic range of a drug?
The concentration range of a drug that produces the desired effect.
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