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Pharm Test 1 Unit 4 OTC,etc
Pharm Test 1 Unit 4 OTC,etc
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Undergraduate 3
11/14/2008

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Definition
The _____ determines whether medicines are prescription or nonprescription.
Term
prescription (Rx)
Definition
The term _______ refers to medicines that are safe and effective when used under a doctor's care.
Term
Nonprescription or OTC
Definition
______ or _____ drugs are medicines FDA decides are safe and effective for use without a doctor's prescription.
Term
Rx-to-OTC switch.
Definition
A regulatory process allowing Americans to take a more active role in their health care is known as ____
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label comprehension
Definition
Next to the medicine itself, _____ is the most important part of self-care with OTC medicines
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Herbal supplements
Definition
______ are a type of dietary supplement that contains herbs, either singly or in mixtures.
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herb aka botanical
Definition
An _____- (also called a ____ ) is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, and/or therapeutic properties.
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do a thorough medication history
Definition
The first rule regarding patient-initiated and patient-controlled therapy is to _______________.
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read labels, hidden additives, side effects
Definition
The nurse needs to teach the patient to _______ and follow the directions, watch for _________ , and report any ______ to their physician
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Safety, purity and effectiveness
Definition
____, ____, and _____ are the major issues in evaluating herbal products.
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Patient education
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______ is the key -nurses need to educate themselves or know the resources for information on herbal preparations
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