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PHARMACY VOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DEA Number | The number all prescribers of controlled substances are assigned and that must be used on all controlled drug prescriptions |
| beneficence | The actions of the health-care provider should be in the best interest of the patient |
| Placebo | An inactive substance given in place of a medication |
| adverse effect | An unintended side effect of a medication that is negative or in some way injurious to a patients health |
| Legend drug | Any drug That requires a prescription and this âlegendâ on the label: RX only |
| Negligence | Failing to do something you shouldâve done |
| Pediatric | Having to do with the treatment of children |
| Autonomy | Patients have the right to choose their treatment |
| Protected health information (PHI) | Any personal information that could be used to identify an individual or their health history |
| Liability | Means you can be prosecuted for misconduct |
| Recall | The action taken to remove a drug from the market and have returned to the manufacturer |
| Controlled Substance Act | 1970 law established schedules of control substances |
| National Drug Code | The number on a manufacturers label indicating the manufacturer And product information |
| OTC drugs | Drugs that do not require a prescription |
| Schedule II Drugs | Amphetamines, opium, cocaine, methadone, and various opiates are included on this schedule |
| Class I recall | Where there is a strong likelihood that product will cause serious adverse effects or death |
| Schedule IV Drugs | Phenobarbital the sedative chloral hydrate and the anesthetic Methohexital are included in this group. |
| Schedule I Drugs | Heroin various opium derivatives and hallucinogenic substances are included on this schedule {no medical purposes} |
| Class II recall | When A product may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or in which there is a little likelihood of serious adverse effects |
| Schedule V Drugs | Compounds containing limited amounts of narcotics such as codeine are included in this group |
| Class III recall | When A product is not likely to cause adverse affects |
| Schedule III Drugs | Anabolic steroids in various compounds containing limited quantities of my cart of substances such as coding or include on the schedule |
| Patent protection | |
| Blind tests |