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PAHRMACY TECH.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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04/22/2005

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APOTHECARY
Definition
LATIN TERM FOR PRAHMACIST
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CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Definition
PHARMACIST WHO MONITORS PT. MEDS. IN AN INPATIENT & RETAIL SETTING
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DRUG EDUCATION COORDINATOR (DEC)
Definition
PHARMACIST WHO HELPS SET THE PROTOCOL IN A HOSPITAL SETTING
Term
DOGMA
Definition
CODE OF BELIEFS BASED ON TRADITION RATHER THAN FACTS
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INPATIENT PHARMACY
Definition
A PHARMACY IN A HOSPITAL OR INSTUTIONAL SETTING
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OUTPATIENT PHARMACY
Definition
COMMUNITY PHARMACIES OR PHARMACIES IN OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SETING
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PHARMACIST
Definition
PERSON WHO DISPENSES DRUGS AND COUNSELS PATIENTS
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PHARMACY CLERK
Definition
PERSON WHO ASSISTS THE PHARMACIST AT THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE PHARMACY;THE PERSON WHO ACCEPTS PAYMENT FOR MEDS.
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PHARMACY TECH.
Definition
PERSON WHO ASSISTS PHARMACIST BY FILLING Rx AND PERFORMING OTHER NONDISPENSING TASKS
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PROTOCOL
Definition
SET OF STANDARDS WRITTEN BY HOSPITAL OR INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PATIENT Tx
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SHAMAN
Definition
MEDICINE PERSON WHO HOLDS A HIGH PLACE OF HONOR IN A TRIBE
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BOARD OF PHARMACY(BOP)
Definition
STATE BOARDS THAT REGULATES PHARMACEUTICAL PRACTICE
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DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY(DEA)
Definition
FEDERAL AGENCY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THAT REGULATES THE MISUSE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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FACTS & COMPARISONS
Definition
REFERENCE BOOK FOUND IN ALL PHARMACIES CONTAINING DETAILED INFORMATION ON ALL MEDS.
Term
FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
Definition
FEDERAL AGENCY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT REGULATES THE MANUFACTURE AND SAFEGUARDING OF MEDICATIONS
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HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA)
Definition
FEDERAL ACT FOR PROTECTING PATIENTS RIGHT
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LEGEND DRUG
Definition
DRUG THAT REQUIRES A Rx FOR DISPENSING
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MONOGRAPH
Definition
MEDICATION INFORMATION SHEET PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
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OVER-THE COUNTER(OTC) MEDICATION
Definition
MEDICATION THAT CAN BE PURCHASED WITHOUT A Rx;NON-LEGEND MEDICATIONS
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PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE(PDR)
Definition
REFERENCE BOOK OF MEDS.
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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD(PTCB)
Definition
NATIONAL BOARD FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF PHARMACY TECHS.
Term
PRIVILEGE COMMUNICATIONS
Definition
STATEMENTS MADE TO A PERSON OF TRUST SUCH AS AN ATTORNEY OR HEALTHCARE PRACTITONER
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STATUTES
Definition
THE SINGLE TERM FOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS THAT DECLAIRE COMMAND OR PROHIBIT SOMETHING
Term
MALPRACTICE
Definition
BAD PRACTICE,MEDICAL(PROFESSIONAL)NEGLIGENCE
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SUIT
Definition
A COURT PROCEDURE THAT SEEKS DAMAGES OR OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES
Term
SUBPOENA
Definition
A COURT ORDER TO APPEAR TO GIVE TESTIMONY
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CONFIDENTIALITY
Definition
MAINTAIN PRIVACY INCLUDING A PERSONS MEDICAL HISTORY
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TORT
Definition
CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON
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INTENTIONAL MISTAKE
Definition
PENALITY RANGES FROM CRIMINAL CHARGES TO AWARDING DAMAGES
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NEGLIGENT MISTAKE
Definition
AFFECTS EMPLOYMENT AND CAN RESULT IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES
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CONTINUING EDUCATION(CE)
Definition
EDUCATION BEYOND THE BASIC TECHNICAL EDUCATION,USUALLY REQUIRED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL
Term
HYPERLIMENTATION
Definition
PARENTERAL NUTRITION FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO EAT SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS (TPN)
Term
INPATIENT PHARMACY
Definition
PHARMACIES THAT SUPPLY MEDS. FOR PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS OR NURSING HOMES
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF PHARMACY(NABP)
Definition
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS OF PHARMACY
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OUTPATIENT PHARMACY
Definition
PHARMACIES THAT SERVE PATIENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES;PHARMACIES THAT ARE NOT IN INPATIENT FACILITIES
Term
PARENTERALS
Definition
ALL MEDICATIONS THAT ARE GIVEN AS AN INJECTION
Term
ABSORPTION
Definition
THE TAKING IN OR INCORPORATION OF A CHEMICAL AGENT ACROSS NATURAL BARRIERS IN THE BODY SYSTEM
Term
BIOAVAILABILITY
Definition
THE AMOUNT OF DRUG THAT REACHES ITS INTENDED DESTINATION BY BEING ABSORBED INTO THE BLOODSTREAM
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BIOEQUIVALENCE
Definition
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DRUG THAT IS MANUFACTURED IN A DIFFERENT DOSAGE FORM OR BY OR BY A DIFFERENT COMPANY;INCLUDES THE RATE OF ABSORPTION,DISTRIBUTION,METABOLISM,AND EXCRETION
Term
DISTRIBUTION
Definition
THE ABILITY OF A DRUG TO PASS INTO THE BLOODSTREAM
Term
EXCRETION
Definition
THE PROCESS OF ELIMINATION OF MEDICINAL AGENTS
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HALF-LIFE
Definition
THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES A CHEMICAL TO BE DECREASED BY ONE HALF
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INHALE
Definition
TO BREATHE IN, DIRECTIONS USED FOR INHALER
Term
INSTILL
Definition
TO PLACE INTO;INSTRUCTIONS USED FOR OPHTHALMICS OR OTICS
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METABOLISM
Definition
PROCESS THAT BREAKS DOWN DRUGS FOR EXCRETION
Term
OTC
Definition
OVER-THE-COUNTER,DOES NOT REQUIRE A Rx
Term
PARENTERAL
Definition
MEDICATION GIVEN BY INJECTION
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PHARMACOKINETICS
Definition
THE LIFE OF A DRUG WHICH INCLUDES:ABSORPTION,METABOLISM,DISTRIBUTION AND EXCRETION
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BRAND/TRADE NAME
Definition
TRADEMARK OF A DRUG OR DEVICE CREATED BY THE ORGINATING MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Definition
THE SHAPE OF MOLECULES AND THEIR LACATION TO ONE ANOTHER
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FORMULARY
Definition
A LIST OF DRUGS APPROVED FOR USE FROM WHICH CHORES ARE MADE
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GENERIC NAME
Definition
NAME ASSIGNED TO A MEDICATION FY THE FDA
Term
MONOGRAPH
Definition
A DRESCRIPTION OF THE DRUG INCLUDING SIDE AFFECTS,DOSEAGE FORMS,INDICATIONS,AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFO.
Term
PHARMACOLOGY
Definition
THE STUDY OF DRUGS AND THIER EFFECTS ON THE BODY
Term
COMMUNICATION
Definition
THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS ONESELF IN SUCH A WAY THAT ONE IS READILY AND CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD
Term
COMPTENCY
Definition
THE CAPABILITY OR PROFICENCY TO PERFORM A FUNCTION
Term
CONFIDENTIALITY
Definition
TO KEEP PRIVILEGED CUSTOMER INFORMATION FROM BEING DISCLOSED WITHOUT THE CUSTOMERS CONSENT
Term
ETHICS
Definition
THE VALUES AND MORALS THAT ARE USED WITHIN A PROFESSION
Term
MORALS
Definition
ETHICS;HANORABLE BELIEFS
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NATIONALLY CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN
Definition
PROFICIENT IN MINIMUM STANDARDS SET BY THE PTCB
Term
PROFESSIONALISM
Definition
CONFIRMING TO RIGHT PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT(WORK ETHICS) AS ACCEPTED BY OTHERS IN THE PROFESSION
Term
PROTOCOL
Definition
CODE OF BEHAVIOR;PROCEDURE
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