Pharmacology-unit 4 assignment
HS140 Unit 4 Assignment
Name: Terri Smith GRADE: 62/65 Good
It is important for Medical Assistants to be able to read a drug reference source and determine relevant information. Please complete this Assignment and submit it to the Dropbox using a drug reference textbook or a reputable online reference site.
Part 1
Please answer the following questions about some of the Top 50 Brand Drugs based on total number of prescriptions in 2007 as noted in http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp.
You can consult the following website for some of the information:
Source: Medication guides: United States Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm
These medications are from drug classes you have covered in Weeks 1 to 4. Each question is worth 2 points, for a total of 30 points.
Nexium
1. Nexium is supplied in capsules that are delayed-release. What does this term refer to?
DR (Delayed Release)- You can open the capsule to spread on top of food- applesauce for consumption. (drugs.com)
SR (Suspended Release)- you can take a 2.5 mg packet and mix with water to dissolve and thicken up after 2-3 minutes and then drink for consumption. (drugs.com)
2. What strengths of Nexium are available
DR oral caps> 20 mg and 40 mg
DR oral suspension> 10 mg and 20 mg and 40 mg
(drugs.com)
3. What is the generic name?
Emsomeprazole (drugs.com)
4. What are the clinical indications for Nexium?
Infants> 1 Month old or less than 1 year old, 6 weeks short term to heal symptoms of GERD
Adults> For short term treatment only, 4-8 weeks in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis for GERD. (drugs.com)
Prevacid
5. Prevacid comes in different dosage forms, one of which is a Solutab. What does this term refer to? Who might benefit from using a Solutab?
SoluTab= Dissolves in water or on the tongue in less than 1 minute. When on the tongue, swallow the remenints
Name: Terri Smith GRADE: 62/65 Good
It is important for Medical Assistants to be able to read a drug reference source and determine relevant information. Please complete this Assignment and submit it to the Dropbox using a drug reference textbook or a reputable online reference site.
Part 1
Please answer the following questions about some of the Top 50 Brand Drugs based on total number of prescriptions in 2007 as noted in http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp.
You can consult the following website for some of the information:
Source: Medication guides: United States Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm
These medications are from drug classes you have covered in Weeks 1 to 4. Each question is worth 2 points, for a total of 30 points.
Nexium
1. Nexium is supplied in capsules that are delayed-release. What does this term refer to?
DR (Delayed Release)- You can open the capsule to spread on top of food- applesauce for consumption. (drugs.com)
SR (Suspended Release)- you can take a 2.5 mg packet and mix with water to dissolve and thicken up after 2-3 minutes and then drink for consumption. (drugs.com)
2. What strengths of Nexium are available
DR oral caps> 20 mg and 40 mg
DR oral suspension> 10 mg and 20 mg and 40 mg
(drugs.com)
3. What is the generic name?
Emsomeprazole (drugs.com)
4. What are the clinical indications for Nexium?
Infants> 1 Month old or less than 1 year old, 6 weeks short term to heal symptoms of GERD
Adults> For short term treatment only, 4-8 weeks in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis for GERD. (drugs.com)
Prevacid
5. Prevacid comes in different dosage forms, one of which is a Solutab. What does this term refer to? Who might benefit from using a Solutab?
SoluTab= Dissolves in water or on the tongue in less than 1 minute. When on the tongue, swallow the remenints