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Pharmacology
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02/23/2011

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Term
Angina pectoris
Definition
severe chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle
Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
Stiffening of the arteries
Term
Congestive heart failure
Definition
Condition in which the heart can not pump sufficient blood suply to the organs
Term
Coronary artery disease
Definition
narowing of the small blood vessels that suply blood & oxygen to the heart
Term
Conjunctivitis
Definition

"Pink eye"

inflamation of part of the eye

Term
Cystitis
Definition
Inflamation of the urinary track lining
Term
Diabetes I
Definition
A condition in which the patient can not produce sufficient Insulin
Term
Diabetes II
Definition
Condition in which insulin receptors become desensitized to insulin
Term
Eczema
Definition
Skin condition of scaly and itchy rashes, as well as blistering peeling skin
Term
Emphysema
Definition
Long term progressive disease of te lungs that causes SOB
Term
Glaucoma
Definition
A group of eye conditions that lead to damage to the optic nerve
Term
Gout
Definition
A typeof arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints
Term
Hemorrhoids
Definition
Painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus
Term
Hypothyroidism
Definition
A condition in which insufficient thyroid hormone is secreted
Term
Impetigo
Definition
A skin condition of blisters filled with pus, caused by Staphylicocous or streptococous
Term
Multiple sclerosis
Definition
An autoimmune disease that effects the brain and spinal chord
Term
onychomycosis
Definition
A fungal nail infection
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
Skin condition of dryness and flaking that may cause skin bleeding
Term
Rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
A Long term Autoimmune disease leading to inflamation of joints and surounding tissue due to damage to the synovium
Term
Osteoarthritis
Definition
A joint disorder caused by breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage
Term
Rhimitis
Definition
Stuffy nose due to irritation or inflamation of an internal structure of the nose.
Term
Sinusitis
Definition
Inflamation of the sinuses caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infection
Term
Tinea pedis
Definition
Athlete's foot,
Term
Tinea curis
Definition
Jock itch
Term
St John's wort
Definition
promotes optomism
Term
Echnicia
Definition
Support immune system
Term
Glucosamine
Definition
Rebuilds cartilige
Term
Ginsing
Definition
promotes energy
Term
Ginkgo
Definition
Promotes brain function
Term
Saw palmetto
Definition
suports prostate health
Term
Black cohosh
Definition
Promotes menopausal health
Term
Vitamin C
Definition

Antioxident

enhance immune health

Term
Vitamin E
Definition
Cardiovascular health
Term
Vitamin D
Definition

Breast & prostate health

bone health

Term
Calcium
Definition
build bones
Term
Iron
Definition
RBC formation
Term

Word suffix

itis

Definition
inflamation of
Term

suffix

agia/dynia

Definition
pain
Term

suffix

centesis

Definition
surgical puncture
Term

suffix

megaly

Definition
enlargement
Term

suffix

tripsy

Definition
crushing
Term

suffix

esis/ism

Definition
condition of
Term

Prefix

dys

Definition
difficult/painfull
Term

prefix

ante

Definition
in front of
Term

prefix

dia

Definition
through
Term

prefix

juxta

meso

Definition

juxta: near

Meso: middle

Term

colors

cyano

cosin/rube

cirh/xantho

 

Definition

cyano: blue

cosin/rube: red

cirh/xantho: yellow

Term

suffix

oid

pnea

Definition

oid: resembling

pnea: breathing

Term

suffix

cele

ectasis

emia

iasis

malacia

Definition

cele: hernia

ectasis: dilation

emia: blood

iasis: formation of

malacia: softening

Term

suffix

plasia

ptosis

rrhagia

rrhexis

Definition

plasia: formation

ptosis: downward displacement

rrhagia: discharge

rrhexis: rupture

Term

suffix

desis

pexy

Definition

desis: binding

pexy: suspension

Term

suffix

tomy

stomy

Definition

tomy: incision

stomy: creating an opening

Term

DEA

controls:

Definition

controls:

dispense/sale of Controls

licenses healthcare people

looks into drug abuse

Term
who does pharmacy law protect?
Definition
the pt
Term
techs must be certified within
Definition

2 years

unless certified before 1/1/08

Term
how long are CIII/CIV/CV good for?
Definition

6 months

(5 refills)

Term
CII rules
Definition

1 RX per form

quantity written and spelled out

must be written Rx (or written givin within 7 days after verbal)

pharmacist sign each Rx

Term
what is OBRA90?
Definition
1990 law, requires pharmacists to counsel
Term

limits on pseudaphed

per day

per month

 

Definition
3.6 g per day (national)
7.5 grams per month (Illinois)
Term
how much CE needed by pharmacists to keep license?
Definition

30 hours every 2 years

 

Term
goals of pharm care
Definition

1.) cure disease

2.) cure symptoms

3.)slow disease

4.) slow symptoms

Term
5 step patient centered care
Definition

1.) establish relationship

2.) get/keep pt info

3.) develop therapy plan w/ pt

4.) provide info to make the plan

5.) monitor the plan

Term

disease state management

medication therapy

Definition

Disease state management: treats 1 disease with many healthcare professionals

medication therapy: pharmacist + MD

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