1Explain what the different types of drugs names are.

2Recognize the characteristics of different solid and liquid dosage formulations.

3Explain the significance of the terminology used in drug references to describe drugs.

4List and describe the criteria for acceptable extra-label use of drugs.

5Describe the difference between OTC and prescription drugs.

6Explain the factors that affect movement of drug molecules throughout the body.

7Describe the requirements for prescriptions and drug labels.

8Describe the characteristics of each route of drug administration.

9Read and write abbreviations commonly used in drug orders accurately.

10Explain physiological factors that change the way drugs move through the body.

11Describe regulations and warnings surrounding dispensing containers.

12Describe factors that alter the way drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted.

13Describe reasons and procedures for handling and storing drugs.

14Explain the interaction between drugs and receptors and how that produces cellular effects.

15Describe legal requirements for dispensing and storage of controlled substances.

16Describe how pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics impact every drug treatment.

17Describe special storage and handling requirements for cytotoxic and hazardous drugs.

18Describe the issues surrounding and guidelines required for acceptable drug compounding.