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Adulteration-PDR
Mod 130 Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adulteration | the mishandling of meds that can lead to contamination and cause injury or illness to the consumer |
| Board of pharmacy | State board that regulates pharmaceutical practice |
| Controlled substance | any substance that is similar to the structures of drugs in the schedule I or II, primarily stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration, federal agency within the Department of Justice that enforces laws against the misuse of controlled substances |
| Drugs facts & comparisons | reference book found in all pharmacies containing detailed info on all meds |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration, a federal agancy within the Department of Health & Human Services that regulates the manufacturer and safeguarding of meds |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, a federal act for protecting patient's rights |
| Legend drug | drug that requires a prescription for dispensing |
| Misbranding | deceptive or misleading labeling of a product that may lead the consumer to believe that the product will cure an illness |
| Monograph | Med info sheet provided by the manufacturer that includes side effects, dosage forms, indications and other important info |
| Narcotic | drug (opium)that is moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses cause stupor, coma, convulsions. This may include drugs such as marijuana or LSD(Lysergic and Diethylamide). Opium opiates, opioids |
| OTC | over the counter meds, meds that can be purchased without prescription; non-legend meds |
| PTCB | Pharmacy Techinician Certification Board, a national board for the CPhTs |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference, a reference books of meds |
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