| A | B |
|---|
| Pharmacology | The study of drugs |
| Regulated Health Professions Act | Legislation that authorizes nurses to administer medications |
| RPN routes for medication administration | 1.mouth 2.rectum 3.topical 4.intradermal 5.subcutaneous 6. intramuscular |
| Common Drug Information Sources | 1. Compendium of Pharmaceuticals (CPS), 2.Drug Guides (eg J.B.Lippincott) 3.Internet |
| Generic Name | The first name given to a drug by a federal council is the generic name.eg Acetaminophen |
| Trade Name | The name given to a drug by the drug company - usually easy to pronounce eg. Tylenol |
