Chapter 2 - How does the federal government regulate medications

 Introduction of Pharmacology

Chapter 2

Review Questions

1. How does the federal government regulate medications?

2. What is the significance of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

3. What is the role of the FDA in drug regulation?

4. Why is the separation of some drugs into five schedules important?

5. What is the role of The Joint Commission in medication regulation? OSHA? CDC?

6. Use at least two medication references to research the indications and the side effects of the following medications.

a. Heparin sodium

b. Diazepam

c. Ancef

7. Why is it important for the surgical technologist to have an understanding of medications, even though he or she does not directly administer them to the patient?

Critical Thinking

1. How does the DEA affect clinical practice?

2. Name three medications the surgeon uses during a procedure that are prepared on the back table.

3. How are medications for procedures obtained at your clinical site?

 

Case Study Scenario

The surgery is scheduled as an excision of a cyst from the right lower back. The surgeon requests Xylocaine 1% with epinephrine, Demerol, and Versed for the local procedure.

1. What are the generic names for these medications?

2. Xylocaine is available in what strengths in addition to 1%?

3. Which of these medications is/are narcotics? What is/are the controlled substances schedules?

4. Which of the medications would have red on the label? What does this signify?