1 –The First Letter of the Generic Name:Used to organize the cards
2 – Identifies if the Drug is an ISMP High Alert Medication: The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) identifies drugs that require greater attention from the worker to prevent medical errors that may injure the patient.
3 – Organ System Icon:Used to organize the cards – Identifies the organ system the drug acts upon.
4 – Generic Name:The name for the drug that is assigned by the United States Adopted Name Council (USAN). This name is used in academics, professional journals, and communication between practitioners.
5 – Phonetic Pronunciation of the Generic Name:Studentsmust be able to pronounce the medications for accurate and proper communication.
6 – Pharmacological Classification of the Drug:Groups drugs by common actions in the body
7 – Rx Rank:Provides a ranking by the number of prescriptions filled in retail pharmacies across the United States.
8 – Dosage Forms: The manner in which drug substances are presented in the marketplace (ie, tablets, capsules, suspension, etc). Identifies drugs that are available in multiple dosage forms.
9 – Brand Names:The name that is developed and assigned by the company requesting approval. This name identifies the compound as the exclusive property of the company while it is under patent.Once a drug is off patent, it may be sold under more than one brand name.
