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3595EJ
Comp. 13 Appendix A&C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a-; an-; ana- | no; not; without |
| ante- | before; forward |
| anti- | against |
| bi- | two; double; both |
| brady- | slow |
| contra- | against; opposite |
| dys- | difficult; painful |
| endo- | within |
| epi- | above, upon |
| hyper- | above; excessive |
| hypo- | below; deficient |
| intra- | within |
| mal- | bad; poor; abnormal |
| neo- | new |
| non- | not |
| para- | near; beside |
| per- | through |
| peri- | around; surrounding |
| poly- | many; excessive |
| post- | after |
| pre- | before; in front of |
| semi- | half |
| sub- | below; under |
| syn- | together; with |
| trachy- | fast |
| tri- | three |
| -algia | pain |
| -cyte | cell |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| -emesis | vomit |
| -emia | blood |
| -ism | condition |
| -itis | inflammation |
| -lepsy | seizure |
| -(o)logist | specialist in the study or treatment of |
| -(o)logy | study of |
| -oma | tumor |
| -osis | abnormal condition |
| -ostomy | creation of an opening |
| -otomy | incision into |
| -pathy | disease |
| -phobia | abnormal fear |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -pnea | breathing |
| -rrhea | flow; discharge |
| -stasis | control; stop |
| abdomin/o | abdomen |
| arteri/o | artery |
| arthr/o | joint |
| ather/o | fat; fatty plaque |
| audio/o | hearing; sound |
| bronch/o | bronchus |
| bronchiol/o | bronchiole |
| bucc/o | cheek |
| carcin/o | cancer |
| cardi/o | heart |
| cerebr/o | cerebrum |
| coagul/o | clotting |
| cyst/o | bladder, sac |
| cyt/o | cell |
| derm/o, dermat/o | skin |
| electr/o | electricity |
| encephal/o | brain |
| erythr/o | red |
| gastr/o | stomach |
| gyn/o, gyn/e, gynec/o | woman |
| hemat/o, hem/o | blood |
| hepat/o | liver |
| hydr/o | water, fluid |
| hyster/o | uterus |
| immune/o | protection |
| lip/o | fat |
| lymph/o | lymph |
| muc/o | mucus |
| my/o | muscle |
| narc/o | sleep |
| nas/o | nose |
| nephr/o | kidney |
| neur/o | nerve |
| ocul/o, opthalm/o, opt/o | eye |
| or/o | mouth |
| oste/o | bone |
| pancreat/o | pancreas |
| phleb/o | vein |
| phot/o | light |
| pneum/o | lungs, air |
| proct/o | rectum |
| psych/o, psych/i | mind or soul |
| pulmon/o | lungs |
| quadr/i | four |
| rect/o | rectum |
| ren/o | kidney |
| rhin/o | nose |
| septi | bacteria |
| thorac/o | chest |
| thromb/o | clot |
| trache/o | trachea |
| urethr/o | urethra |
| ven/o | vein |
| cerebrospinal | pertaining to the brain and the spinal cord |
| cerebrovascular | pertaining to the brain and blood vessels that supply it |
| epidural | pertaining to above the dura mater |
| epilepsy | a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures |
| meningitis | inflammation of the meninges of the brain |
| neuralgia | nerve pain |
| neurologist | a physician who specializes in diseases of the neurological system |
| schizophrenia | a type of psychosis in which the mind is said to be split from reality |
| bradycardia | pertaining to slow heart rate |
| cardiologist | a physician who specializes in diseases of the heart |
| cardiomyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
| endocardium | membrane lining the cavities of the heart |
| hypertension | high blood pressure |
| hypoxemia | Too little oxygen in the blood |
| myocarditis | inflammation of the heart muscle |
| myocardium | heart muscle tissue |
| pericardium | lining around the outside of the heart |
| tachycardium | pertaining to a fast heart rate |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchi |
| dyspnea | difficult, painful, or faulty breathing |
| hypoxia | a condition of deficient oxygen levels |
| pharyngitis | inflammation of the pharynx |
| pulmonologist | specialist in disease of the lungs |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| rhinorrhea | discharge from the nose |
| spirometry | measurement of breathing |
| stethoscope | instrument used to listen to lung and heart sounds through the chest wall |
| arthritis | inflammation of the joints |
| bursitis | inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac around joints |
| intramuscular | pertaining to within the muscle |
| myalgia | muscle pain |
| orthopedic | literally, means pertaining to straight foot-pertaining to the study of diseases of the skeletal and muscular system |
| tendinitis | inflammation of tendon |
| endocrinology | study of the secreting glands that comprise the endocrine system |
| hyperglycemia | too much sugar in the blood |
| hyperthyroidism | condition of too much thyroid hormone |
| hypokalemia | low blood potassium |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| autoimmune | the disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immune system that causes the body to produce antibodies against itself |
| immunocompromised | a condition in which the immune system has been compromised by disease or immunosuppressive agents |
| lukemia | a malignant blood disease marked by abnormal white blood cells, or leukocytes |
| metastasis | the spread of cancer cells beyond the original site of the tumor through blood or lymph |
| anemia | a blood condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red blood cells |
| hematology | medical study of the blood |
| myeloma | tumor of the bone marrow |
| cholecystectomy | surgical removal of gal bladderq |
| cirrhosis | chronic liver condition that causes yellowing of tissues |
| colonoscopy | process of viewing the colon |
| dyspenia | the condition of indigestion, or of painful digestion |
| dysphagia | pertaining to difficulty in eating or swallowing |
| esophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
| gastroentologist | specialist in the study or treatment of stomach sand intestines |
| nasogastric | pertaining to the nose and the stomach |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| sublingual | pertaining to under the tongue |
| nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
| polyuria | condition in which one urinates excessively |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the renal pelvis area of the kidney |
| urologist | physicians who specializes in conditions of the urinary system |
| conjuctivitis | inflammation of the conjuctiva |
| intraocular | pertaining to the inside of the eye |
| ophthalmologist | specialist in diseases of the eye |
| optometry | process of measuring the eye |
| photophobia | extreme sensitivity and discomfort from light |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| dermatologist | specialist in the study of disease of the skin |
| epidermal | pertaining to on the skin |
| histology | the study of tissues |
| percutaneous | through the skin |
| subcutaneous | pertaining to below the skin |
| gynecologist | a physician who specializes in the reproductive system of women |
| hysterectomy | the surgical removal of the uterus |
| mammogram | an x-ray of the breast |
| obstetrics | the specialty pertaining to the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period |
| vasectomy | excision of part of the vas deferens to produce male sterility |
| absorption | the amount of medication that enters the bloodstream, or systemic circulation |
| accreditation | process of granting recognition or vouching for compliance with established criteria |
| adjudication | prescription claims adjudication refers to the determination of the insurer's payment after the member's insurance benefits are applied to a medical claim. |
| aseptic technique | the technique and procedures designed to prevent contamination of drugs, packaging, equipment, or supplies by microorganisms during gastration |
| automated dispensing technology | electronic storage cabinets or robotics that medications and dispense them to nurses or other caregivers when needed |
| automated medication dispensing device | a drug storage device cabinet that contains an inventory if medications that are electronically dispensed so they may be administered to patients in a controlled manner |
| average sales price | price based on manufacturer-reported selling price data and includes volume discounts and price concessions that are offered to all classes of trade |
| average wholesale price | a commonly used benchmark for billing drugs that are reimbursed in the community pharmacy setting. The AWP for a drug is set by the manufacturer of the drug |
| beyond-use labeling | a date that is given to a medication noting when it should no longer be used, also referred to as the expiration date |
| brand-name drug | a drug is covered by a patent and is therefore only available from a single manufacturer |
| buccal | a solid medication dosage form that is placed inn the pocket between the check and gum and absorbed through the check into the bloodstream |
| centralized dispensing automation | technology that assists in the selection and dispensing of drug products that are located in a central location, such as the pharmacy, and that include robotics and carousels that use bar code scanning to select and label drug products for patients |
| centralized pharmacy | pharmacy services that provided from one location in the hospital. pharmacy personnel, resources, and functions primarily reside within this self-contained location |
| certification | a voluntary process by which a nongovernmental agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association. |
| chain pharmacy | a pharmacy that is part of a large number of corporately owned pharmacies that use the same name and carry similarly branded OTC products |
| community pharmacy | generally a stand-alone pharmacy located within a community that provides medication services to ambulatory patients |
| compounding | usually takes place in a pharmacy and includes the preparation, mixing, packaging, and labeling of a small quantity of a drug based on a practitioner's prescription or medication order for a specific patient |
| controlled substances | drugs or chemical substances whose possession and use are regulated under the Federal Controlled Substances Act and by state controlled substance laws and regulations. Controlled substances stricter controls than other prescriptions |
| co payment (copay) | the portion of the cost of a prescription that the patient is responsible for paying when a part of the cost is covered by third-party payer. |
| decentralized pharmacy | pharmacy services that are provided on or near a patient care area. These services are often supported by a centralized |
| direct purchasing | buying directly from a manufacturer , it typically involves the execution of a purchase order from the pharmacy to the manufacturer of the drug |
| dispensing | the act of preparing a medication for use by a patient as authorized by a prescription |
| drug distribution services | the systems used to distribute medication that begins when the medication is received by the pharmacy and ends when the medications is administered to the patient |
| Drug Enforced Administration (DEA) | the federal agency that administers and enforces federal laws for controlled substances and illegal substances such as narcotics and other dangerous drugs. the DEA is part of the US department of justice |
| durable medical equipment | reasonable equipment used for the treatment of illness or injury |
| electronic medication administration record (eMAR) | a component of the computerized patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when a medication was administered to the patient |
| elixir | a clear, sweet, flavored water and alcohol(hydroalcoholic) mixture intended for oral use |
| excretion | the irreversible removal of a drug or metabolite from a body fluid. the most common location of drug excretion is the kidneys; the biliary tract is another important route of excretion |
| formulary | A specific list of drugs that are included with a given prescription drug plan. |
| generic drug | A drug that is no longer covered by a patient and is therefore generally available from multiple manufacturers, usually resulting in a significant reduction in cost |
| hazardous material | any material that poses a risk to people, animals, property, or the environment |
| Health insurance portability and accountability act | Federal legislation enacted to establish guidelines for the protection of patient's private health information |
| hospital formualry | an approved list of medications that are routinely stocked in the hospital pharmacy to treat the types of patients the hospital typically serves |
| inhalant | A fine powder or solution of a drug delivered as a mist through the mouth into the respiratory tract |
| intracardiac | Injected directly into the heart muscle |
| intradermal | Injected into the top layers of the skin |
| intramuscular | Injected directly into a large muscle mass, such as the upper arm,thigh, or buttock, and absorbed from the muscle tissue into the bloodstream |
| intrathecal | Injected into the space around the spinal cord |
| intravenous | Injected directly into a vein and therefore immediately available to act in the body |
| legend drug | A drug that is required by federal law to be dispensed by prescription only. It is the older term for drugs that are now identified as Rx only |
| licensure | The process by which an agency of the government grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation upon finding that the applicant has attained a degree of competency necessary |
| lozenge | A hard disc shaped solid medication dosage form that contains medication in a sugar base, which is released as a Lozenge is held in the mouth and sucked |
| mail-order pharmacy | A pharmacy that functions like a warehouse with the pharmacist and technicians who dispense prescriptions that are mailed to patients |
| material safety data sheets | Information sheets provided by manufacturers for chemicals or drugs that may be hazardous in the workplace. They provide information about the specific hazards of the chemicals or drugs used at the work-site, guidelines for their safe use, and recommendat |
| medication administration record (MAR) | A component of the paper patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when the medication was administered to the patient |
| Medication error | Any error occurring in the medication use process. |
| medication order | A written electronic, telephone, or verbal request for a patient medication in an inpatient setting |
| national drug code (NDC) number | A unique number assigned to each drug strength, and package size for the purpose of identification |
| ointment | A semisolid medication dosage form, applied to the skin or mucous membranes, which lubricate and softens or is used as a base for drug delivery |
| over the counter (OTC) drugs | Drugs that are available without a prescription |
| parenteral | A round of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, such at intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration |
| patient counseling | The act of educating the patient, by a pharmacist, regarding the proper use of a prescribed drug, at the time of dispensing. |
| patient profile | A list of information about patient including name, identification number, date of birth, sex, height, weight, lab values, admitting in secondary diagnoses, room in bed number, names of admitting and consulting physician, allergies, medications, special c |
| pharmacist | A healthcare professional licensed by the state to engage in the practice of pharmacy. Pharmacists have advanced training in the pharmaceutical sciences such as pharmacology Pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutics |
| pharmacy satelite | A physical space located in or near a patient care areas that can provide a variety of distributive and clinical services |
| practice of pharmacy | The practice of pharmacy is regulated by each state through its pharmacy laws and regulations. The state laws and regulations establish the scope of the practice of pharmacy in the particular state, meaning the responsibilities that pharmacists are permit |
| prescription | The written or verbal authorization by an authorized prescriber, for the use of a particular pharmaceutical agents for an individual patient. This term also refers to the physical product dispensed |
| primary prescription label | A label, affixed to a dispensed drug product, that contains legally required information, including pharmacy name and address, patient name, prescriber name, drug name, directions for use, date dispensed, cautionary statements, sequential prescription num |
| professional | A person who practices in occupational or vocation that requires advanced specialized training |
| professionalism | Actively demonstrating the attitudes, qualities and behaviors of a professional while performing the duties of one's profession |
| purchase order | A document executed by the purchaser and forwarded to a supplier that is considered a legal offer to buy products or services. |
| registration | The process of making a list or being enrolled in a existing list. A pharmacy technician may be required to be registered with the state board of pharmacy before being able to legally carry out some pharmacy functions |
| STAT | Abbreviation of the Latin word Statim, meaning immediately; commonly used on medication orders to indicate the need for the drug right away |
| stock rotation | Placing the products that will expire the soonest in the front of the shelf or bin and those with later expiration dates behind them. |
| subcutaneous | Deposited in the tissue just under the skin |
| sublingual | Placed under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed into the bloodstream |
| suspension | A mixture of fine particles of an undissolved solid spread throughout liquid or, less commonly, a gas. |
| technician | An individual skill in the practice or mechanical aspects of a profession. A pharmacy tech assists pharmacists by performing routine, day-to-day functions of the practice of pharmacy that do not require the judgment of a pharmacist |
| topical | Applied to the skin, mucous membranes, or other external parts of the body such as fingernails, toenails, and hair |
| transdermal | Through the skin; percutaneous |
| unit dose distribution system | A system that provides all or most medications to patients in a unit dose ready-to-administer form. |
| unit-of-use packaging | Unit-dose package A non-reusable container designed to hold a quantity of drug to be administered as a single dose. |
| wholesaler | Wholesaler A large-scale warehouse with drugs and supplies located in various geographic region that exist to help bring pharmaceutical products closer to the market. |
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