Week 3

HS-POF-6 Interpret parts of a prescription and identify dosage forms, delivery systems and the routes of drug administration. 

6.1 Locate pharmacy reference sources for: translating a brand name to a generic name; available drug packaging; dosage forms; correct spelling or definition of a medical term/drug; drug costs; locating the National Drug Code number for a drug; correct schedule and/or drug classification. 

6.2 Differentiate between over-the-counter and legend or prescription drugs. 

6.3 State the parts of a National Drug Code. 

6.4 Explicate the uses of drugs as therapeutic, pharmacodynamics, diagnostic, prophylactic, and destructive agents. 

6.5 Differentiate between therapeutic effects, side effects, an allergic response, and toxic effects and emphasize why the healthcare provider should identify each before administering any medication. 

6.6 List the major routes of administration and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each dose form. 

6.7 Identify and describe the factors that can influence the route of administration 

6.8 Discuss correct techniques for administration of oral, topical, and parenteral dose forms. 

6.9 Locate the specific routes of administration (on manikin when necessary) and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. 

6.10 Define the terms local use and systemic use, differentiate between systemic and local drug absorption, and explain