C H A P T E R 1: Orientation to Medications Learning Outcomes 1-1 Define terms to understanding administration of medications. 1-2 List the major sources and uses of drugs. 1-3 Define drug standards, indicating how they are determined and why they are necessary. 1-4 List names by which drugs are known. 1-5 List drug references, explain how to use at least one, and make a drug card. 1-6 List the major drug laws and their main features. 1-7 List the federal agencies that enforce the drug laws and the importance of enforcing them. Chapter Outline Key Terms Introduction to Pharmacology Pharmacology Drug Sources Drug Uses Drug Standards Drug Names Drug References Preparing Your Own Drug Cards Drug Legislation You and the Law Chapter Summary Chapter 1 Review Teaching Strategies ▪ Ask students to identify the key terms they are already familiar with. Discuss the definitions of all the terms and be certain that students are clear about the meanings. Point out any similarities that may be confusing to them and tell them to memorize those words to avoid confusion later on. Ask volunteers to share their methods of learning medical key terms. ▪ Ask students to list the major sources of drugs and give examples of each. ▪ If possible, obtain a film from the library or a pharmaceutical company explaining the process of drug trials. Show the film to the class. ▪ Take a field trip to a pharmaceutical company in your area to observe the step-by-step process of manufacturing drugs. Ask students to summarize why, as health care workers, they should understand the drug manufacturing process. Discuss how the company followed drug legislation. ▪ Invite a pharmacist into class (or visit a pharmacy) to discuss the process of testing for generic drugs. Ask students why it is important they understand this process. ▪ Ask a pharmaceutical representative to speak to the class about how he or she can make a difference in patient care. ▪ Visit a local pharmacy or invite a pharmacist into class to discuss what pharmacists teach patients when they dispense a drug. Ask for print material that is sometimes given to patients. Discuss in class how this material could be beneficial or harmful to the patient