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Health Trends & Econ
Pharmacy Technician Student Review for Healthcare Trends and Economics, and Meds
| Terms | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mucinex | Guaifenesin |
| Imodium | Loperamide |
| Bioethics | The branch of applied ethics that studies the philosophical, social, and legal issues arising in medicine and the life sciences |
| HA | Headache |
| PRN | As needed |
| Zaditor | Ketotifen |
| EMR | Electronic Medical Record |
| ER | Emergency Room |
| EtOH | Alcohol |
| Excedrin | ASA, APAP, Caffeine |
| Flonase | Fluticasone |
| Addiction is known as | Medical Disease |
| Wellness | The state of being well or creating a healthy lifestyle |
| Epidemiology | The study of diseases |
| Geriatrics | The branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people. |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| PPO | Preferred Provider Organization |
| PHI | Protected Health Information |
| HIPAA | The Privacy Rule that protects certain health information from unauthorized use and disclosure by covered entities, such as health plans, health care providers, and clearinghouses. |
| CMS | The centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services |
| TRICARE | The health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world. |