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Chapter 8 terms
Chpt. 8 Terms and definitions and Ch. tables
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Behind-the-counter BTC medications | Medications kept behind the pharmacy counter that requires a pharmacist's intervention before dispensing to a patient; BTC medications are not considered prescription medications |
| Chain pharmacy | A corporate-owned group of pharmacies that share a brand name and central management and usually have standardized business methods and practice |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPH | Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BSA | Body surface area |
| c̅ | With |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| Cap | Capsule |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Dispense as Written DAW codes | A numerical set of codes, created by the National Council for Prescribing Drug Programs NCPDP, used when filing prescriptions; they can affect reimbursement amounts from insurance companies |
| Drug Enforcement Administration DEA number | An alphanumeric number consisting of two letters and seven numbers that is assigned to prescribers authorized by the US Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances |