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Pharm wk 2 Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary Edema | Excess fluid in the lungs |
| Communicable | Contagious |
| mandate | an official order to follow certain rules |
| calibration | determination of the accuracy of an instrument |
| secretion | substance released by a gland |
| invasive | introducing objects into the skin |
| cytology | the study of cells |
| diagnosis | identification of a disease or condition by testing |
| electrolyte | mineral in the body that conducts electricity |
| trough | lowest level the medicine is in the body |
| serum | liquid that separates when the blood coagulates |
| reagents | detects other chemical substances in a chemical reaction |
| histology | the study of tissue |
| hematology | the study of blood |
| toxicology | study of drugs that can become toxic in the body |
| peak | highest level of medication in the body |
| MSDS | Material and safety data sheet |
| CLIA | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment |
| QNS | Quantity Not sufficient |
| POL | Physician Office Laboratory |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| PPMP | Provider Performed Microscopic Procedures |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| AMA | American Medical Association |