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Week 2 Terms

PhT 4 Week 2

TermDefinition
Adulteration The action or making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance. (Misbranded food or drug)
Barbiturate A central nervous system depressant
DEA Drug Enforcement Administration. Regulates controlled substances
Standards Something set up and established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, weight, extent, value, or quality
FDA Food and Drug Administration. Oversees pharmacies at the federal level
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Orphan Drug A drug that is developed for small populations of people in need of the drug.
Misbranding Fraudulent labeling and marking of a drug
Crime A violation of the law.
NDC A 11 digit number that indicates specifics of a prescription drug or an insulin product. Indicates drug manufacturer, the drug product (strength, dosage form, and formulation), and the package size. Database maintained by FDA
Negligence A legal concept that describes an action taken without the forethought that should have been taken by a reasonable person of similar competency.
Malpractice professional misconduct, or the demonstration of an unreasonable lack of skill, resulting in injury, loss, or damage to a patient
Bioethics a discipline dealing with the ethical and moral implications of biological research and applications
Law A rule or regulation established by a governing body
USP/NF United States Pharmacopeia / National Formulary
neurotransmitters Biochemicals formed in and released from neurons to stimulate or inhibit cell actions. Disorders in their production, function may contribute to psychiatric illnesses
Acetylcholine Stimulating neurotransmitter that plays a major role in cognitive function and memory formation, motor control
Dopamine Stimulating neurotransmitter that plays a major role in motor control, memory, attention span, motivation, pleasure, creative thought.
Norepinephrine Stimulating neurotransmitter that plays a role in "fight or flight" response.
Serotonin "Happy" neurotransmitter. Regulates mood and body temperature
Serotonin syndrome Very high levels of serotonin caused by drug interactions or misuse. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, fever, and seizures. Can be fatal.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid Relaxing neurotransmitter. Reduces anxiety and induces sleep.
Schizophrenia mental illness characterized by disorganized thought, social withdrawal, hallucinations, and poor judgment
bipolar disorder mental illness characterized by extreme excitation (mania) and deep depression.
depression a mood disorder caused by neurotransmitter deficits, characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
 

 



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