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Practice Ch 3 Term
Pharmacy Practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MedGuide | written patient information mandated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for select high-risk drugs; also known as a patient medication guide |
| MedWatdch | a voluntary program run by the FDA for reporting serious adverse events, product problems, or medication errors |
| National Drug Code (NDC) | a unique number assigned to a brand name, generic, or OTC product to identify the manufacturer, drug, and packaging size |
| pharmacodynamic agent | a drug that alters body functions in a desired way |
| physical dependence | taking a drug continuously such that physical withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, and "goose bumps" occur if not taken |
| psychological dependence | taking a drug on a regular basis because it produces a sense of well-being; if the drug is stopped suddenly, anxiety withdrawal symptoms can result |
| vaccine | a substance introdcuced into the body in order to produce immunity to disease |
| Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) | a postmarketing surveillance system operated by the FDA and CDC that collects information on adverse events that occur after immunization |
| active ingredient | the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect |
| addiction | compulsive and uncontrollable use of controlled substances, especially narcotics |
| adverse drug reaction (ADR) | a negative consequence to a patient from taking a particular drug |
| antibiotic | a chemical substance that is used in the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases and has the ability to either kill or inhibit the growth of certain harmful organisims |
| antibody | the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body |
| antineoplastic drug | a cancer-fight drug |
| destructive agent | a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells |
| diet supplement | a category of non prescription drugs that includes vitamins, minerals, and herbals that are not regulated by the FDA |
| drug recall | the process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or othe defects in the product |
| drug tolerance | a situation that occurs when the body requires higher doses of a drug to produce the same therapeutic effect |
| genetic engineering | process of utilizing DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs |
| genome | the entire DNA in an organism, including its genes |
Created by:
Stephanie.Sloas
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