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Pharmacology CH. 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The 4 sources of drugs. | Plants/Animals/Minerals/Chemicals (synthetic) |
| What is a drug? | a chemical substance used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases. |
| Other uses of drugs. | Contraception/ Promotion of health maintenance/ Palliative (comfort care). |
| USP | Unites States Pharmacopeia |
| NF | National Formulary |
| 4 Drug Names | Chemical | Generic/Non-Proprietary | Official | Brand/Trade/Proprietary |
| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| USPDI | Unites States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information |
| AHFS | American Hospital Formulary Service |
| 5 index sections of PDR | Manufactures/Brand name/Generic name/ Product category/ Product identification |
| FDCA | Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration |