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Question | Answer |
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Define Drug | Chemical substance used in the diagnosis Illegal substance |
Differentiate between prescription repeats and prescription renewal | Repeats; a continuation of long-term medications Renewal: extension of prescription that has run out |
Describe sustained release | Cause a delay in the active absorption of the medication |
What can drugs be classified by? | Function Effect Body system |
Name the different effects of drugs | Therapeutic Side effects Allergies |
Name the classifications of drugs by scope of action | Local systemic cumulative |
Name the classifications of drugs by use | therapeutic diagnostic curative prophylatic |
What are the four names that can be given to a single drug | Chemical Generic Trade BOtanical |
What are the two methods of dispensing drugs | Prescription OTC |
What is enteric-coated | allow pills to by pass the stomach |
What is a pharmacology | a health professional who is trained in preparing and dispensing drugs |
What is a pharmacy | a licensed business involved in dispensing drugs |
when are drug errors more likely made | when taken over the phone description |