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Your Homework! While watching television or reading a magazine over Spring Break… Write down the name of medicinal drugs that you see in a commercial (both over-the-counter or prescription drugs). What is the drug used for? Name at least three side effects. Is there a slogan? What is it? Crestor Spiriva Vesicare Nasonex Claritin-D Mirena Abilify Pradaxa Mucinex Examples Yaz Lipitor Lunesta Prevacid Endotin Allegra-D Zyrtec Pristiq Cymbalta www.pdrhealth.com As a pharmacist, create a prescription pad to educate your patients about this information: OTC or Rx…do you need a prescription? Indications…why do you take it? Contraindications…why shouldn’t you take it? Dosage…how much should you take? Side effects…what are the potential hazards? Appearance…what does it look like (color, size)? Dose Method…pill, shot, patch, etc.? DO DON’T 1. Wash hands 3. Do not allow yourself to be distracted while preparing medication. 2. Follow only written medication orders. 9. Never leave medication unattended. 4. Always read the medication label three 10. Never administer medication times. prepared by another person. 5. Know the drug you are giving. 6. Calculate the ordered dosage if necessary. 7. Measure medications. 8. Apply topical medications to the skin, mucous membrane, or the cornea of the eye. 11. Always verify the patient’s name. 12. Check patient allergies before administering medication. Administration Route Type of Medication Buccal Tablets Inhalation Medicated aerosols, mists, sprays, streams Irrigation Installation Solutions Injunction or topical Liniments, lotions, ointments, powders, solutions, sprays, tinctures Oral Capsules, pills, solutions, spansules, tablets Parenteral Sterile solutions Rectal Suppositories, solutions Sublingual Tablets Vaginal Creams, foams, liquids, ointments, solutions, suppositories Solutions