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Pharmacology
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07/18/2013

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how long are schedule II drug records kept for
Definition
7 years
Term
How long are all other records kept for
Definition
2 years
Term
how many control schedules are there
Definition
5
Term
Schedule 1
Definition
Each drug has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the U.S
Term
Schedule 2
Definition
Has a high potential for abuse and may lead to physical or psychological dependence but also has a currently accepted medical use in the u.s. EX: Amphetamines,opium,cocaine, methadone
Term
Schedule 3
Definition
drugs potential for abuse is less than those in 1 and 2 and there is currently accepted medical use in U.S but abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. EX: anabolic steroids, and various compounds containing limited quantities of narcotic substances such as codeine
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Schedule 4
Definition
Has a low potential for abuse relative to schedule 3 drugs and there is currently accepted medical use in the U.S but abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence EX: Phenobarbital, the sedative chloral hydrate, and the anesthetic methohexital
Term
Schedule 5
Definition
low potential for abuse relative to schedule 4 drugs. compounds contaning limited amounts of a narcotic such as codeine
Term
Where are Schedule 2 drugs usually kept
Definition
Generally stored in a locked, tamper-proof narcotics cabinate
Term
What is DEA Form 222
Definition
Used to order C-I and C-II substances
Term
What is DEA Form 106
Definition
report of theft or loss of controlled substances
Term
What is MedWatch
Definition
FDA maintained which encourages health care professionals to report adverse effects that occur from the use of and approved drug or other medical products
Term
Adverse effect
Definition
an unintended side effect of a medication that is negative in some way injurious to a patients health
Term
recall
Definition
the action taken to remove a drug from the market and have it returned to the manufacturer
Term
how many classes of recalls are there and what is the most serious
Definition
3 classes and class 1
Term
Class 1 recall
Definition
where there is a strong likelihood that the product will cause serious adverse effects or death
Term
Class 2 recall
Definition
the product may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or in which there is little likelihood of serious adverse effects
Term
Class 3 recall
Definition
Where a product is not likely to cause adverse effects
Term
What is JCAHO
Definition
an independent non-profit organization that establishes standards and monitors compliance for nearly twenty thousand health care programs in the U.S
Term
protocol
Definition
specific guidelines for practice
Term
Before a drug can be marketed
Definition
It must be shown through testing that it is safe and effective for its intended use.
Term
How long is FDA approval
Definition
often more that 10 years
Term
What is the area of greatest emplyment
Definition
community pharmacys
Term
where dose digitalis come from and what is is most commonly used to treat
Definition
The foxglove plant and treating hear disease
Term
What is the Human Genome project
Definition
an attempt to map the entire DNA sequence in the human genome.
Term
Pharmacology
Definition
The study of drugs-their properties, uses, application, and effects
Term
Pharmacognosy
Definition
the study of physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological properties of drugs as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources
Term
pharmacopeia
Definition
an authoritative listing of drugs and issues relating to their use
Term
pharmaceutical
Definition
of or about drugs; also, a drug product.
Term
panacea
Definition
a cure all
Term
antitoxin
Definition
a substance that acts against a toxin in the body; also a vaccine containing antitoxins, used to fight disease
Term
antibiotic
Definition
a substance which harms or kills microorganisms like bacteria and fungi
Term
hormones
Definition
chemical produced by the body that regulate body functions and proceses
Term
1970 controlled substance act(CSA)
Definition
The CSA classifies five levels of drugs (controlled substances) that have potential for abuse and therefore restricts their distribution
Term
1970 poison prevention packaging act
Definition
requires child-proof packaging on all controlled and most prescription drugs
Term
1938 Food, Drug and cosmetic (FDC) Act
Definition
in response to the fatal poisoning of 107 people. This comprehensive law requires new drug be shown to be safe before marketing
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1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Definition
This law defines what drugs require a prescription by a licensed practitioner and require the legend on its label
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Legend drug
Definition
any drug which requires a prescription and either of these "legends" on the label: "Caution Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription," or "Rx only"
Term
Phase 1
Definition
20-100 patients, time:several months, purpose:mainly safety
Term
Phase 2
Definition
up to several hundred patients, time:several months to two years, purpose:short-term safety but mainly effectiveness
Term
Phase 3
Definition
several hundred to several thousand patients, time: one to four years, purpose:safety, dosage, and effectiveness
Term
How long is a drug patent in effect for
Definition
17 years from the date of the drugs discovery
Term
Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984
Definition
To provide up to five year extensions of patent protection to the paten holders to make up for time lost while products went through the FDA approval process
Term
Pharmaceutical equivalent
Definition
drug products that contain identical amounts of the same active ingredients in the same dosage form
Term
therapeutic equivalent
Definition
pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients
Term
product labeling
Definition
important associated information that is not on the label of a drug product itself, but is provided with the product in the form of an insert, brochure, or other document
Term
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
Definition
sets daily and monthly restrictions (3.6 grams per day and 7.5 grams per month)
Term
Exempt narcotics
Definition
Medications with habit-forming ingredients that could be dispensed by a pharmacist without a prescription to a person at least  18 years old
Term
What dose Each Set of NDC Numbers indicate
Definition
First Set: Manufacturer Second set: Indicates the medication, its strength, and dosage form Third Set: indicated package size
Term
Controlled substance mark
Definition
the mark which indicated the control category of a drug with a potential for abuse
Term
minimum requirements on prescription labels for most drugs
Definition
name and address of dispenser, prescription serial number, date of prescription or filing, expiration date, name of prescriber
Term
Systolic phase
Definition
the blood pressure as the heart is pumping blood into the cardiovascular system
Term
diastolic phase
Definition
the blood pressure after the heart has completed a pumping stroke
Term
endocrine system
Definition
a system of glands that secret hormones into the bloodstream
Term
alimentary tract
Definition
the organs from the mouth to the anus. The GI tract use a portion of the alimentary tract
Term
integumentary system
Definition
The body covering, i.e, skin, hair, and nails
Term
lymphocytes
Definition
a type of white blood cells that helps the body defend itself against bacteria and diseased cells
Term
What dose the axial skeleton include
Definition
Skull and the vertebra surrounding the spinal column
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Alveoli
Definition
a part of the lungs where gases are exchanged between blood and the air
Term
nephron
Definition
the functional unit of the kidney responsible for removing wastes from the blood and producing urine
Term
extemporaneous compounding
Definition
the on-demand preparation of a drug product according to a physicians prescription, formula, or recipe
Term
what dose unit dose packaging usually contain
Definition
they often contain only the name, strength, manufacture, lot number, expiration date, and dosage form
Term
local effect
Definition
when drug activity is at the site of administration
Term
systemic effect
Definition
when a drug is introduced into the venous (circulatory) system and carried to the site of activity
Term
enteral route
Definition
refers to anything involving the alimentary tract i.e. from the mouth to the tectum
Term
What are the 4 enteral routes of administration
Definition
oral, sublingual, buccal, and rectal
Term
parental administration
Definition
refers to any sites of administration that are outside of or beside the alimentary tract
Term
what are the 7 routes or parenteral administration
Definition
intraocular, intranasal, inhalation, intravenous, intramuscular, intradermal, and dermal
Term
disintegration
Definition
the breaking apart of a tablet into smaller pieces
Term
dissolution
Definition
when the smaller pieces of a disintegrated tablet dissole in solution
Term
Solutions
Definition
a clear liquid made up of one or more ingredients dissolved in a solvent
Term
solvent
Definition
a liquid that can dissolve another substance to form a solution
Term
emulsions
Definition
mixture of two liquids that do not mix with each other in which one liquid is dispersed through the other by using a stabilizer called an emulsifier
Term
Suspensions
Definition
are formulations in which the drug dose not completely dissolve in the solvent
Term
Sterile
Definition
a sterile condition is one which is free of all microorganisms, both harmful and harmless
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Buffer system
Definition
ingredients in a formulation designed to control pH
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diluent
Definition
a solvent that dissolves a freeze dried powder or dilutes a solution
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biocompatibility
Definition
not irritating: does not promote infection or abscess
Term
percutaneous absorption
Definition
the absorption of drugs through the skin, often a systemic effect
Term
Vaginal dosage forms
Definition
(e.g. suppositories, tablets, solutions) most often used for local effect. however long term systemic effects can be achieved with IUD
Term
Dermal Formulations
Definition
vary from gels and lotions aerosols, ointments, and pastes. Transdermal patches are also common dosage form
Term
Inhalation dosage forms
Definition
deliver drugs to the lungs. MDI aerosols, dry powder inhalers, and nebulizers are common devises used to administer drugs through this route
Term
Intranasal administration
Definition
of some drugs produce blood concentrations similar to where the drug is intravenously administered
Term
intradermal administration
Definition
used for diagnostics, desensitization, and immunization
Term
Subcutaneous route
Definition
can be used for both short term and long term therapies. insulin is the most important drug routinely administered by this route
Term
Intramuscular injections
Definition
generally result in lower but longer lasting  blood concentrations than with intravenous administration
Term
aseptic techniques
Definition
techniques or methods that maintain the sterile condition of products
Term
pyrogens
Definition
Chemicals produced by microorganisms that can cause pyretic(fever) reactions in patients
Term
osmotic pressure
Definition
a characteristic of a solution determined by the number of dissolved particles in it
Term
isotonic
Definition
when a solution has an osmolarity equivalent to that of blood
Term
hypertonic
Definition
solution has greater osmolarity than blood
Term
hypotonic
Definition
when a solution has a lesser osmolarity than blood
Term
Large Volume Parental Solutions (LVP)
Definition
are intravenous solutions packaged in containers holding 100ml or more
Term
what are common uses of LVP solutions without aditives
Definition
include correction of electrolyte and fluid balance disturbances, nutrition, and vehicles for a administering other drugs
Term
Compound sterile preparation
Definition
a compounded sterile parenteral dosage form that will be parenterally administered
Term
Chapter <797>
Definition
provides guidelines for the development and implication of essential policies and procedures for the safe preparation of CSPs
Term
Small volume parental solutions (SVP)
Definition
are usually packaged products that are either directly administered to a patient or added to another parenteral formulation
Term
additive
Definition
a drug that is added to a parenteral solution
Term
admixture
Definition
the resulting solution when a drug is added to a parenteral solution
Term
ready-to-mix
Definition
a specially designed mini bag where a drug is put into the SVP just prior to administration.
Term
Total parenteral nutrition solution (TPN)
Definition
complex solutions with two base solutions (amino acids and dextrose) and additional micro-nutrients
Term
Total nutrient admixture solution (TNA)
Definition
a TPN solution that contains intravenous fat emulsion
Term
a TPN solution that contains intravenous fat emulsion
Definition
Term
Peritoneal dialysis solution
Definition
a solution placed in and emptied from the peritoneal cavity to remove toxic substances
Term
irrigation solution
Definition
large volume splash solutions used during surgical or urologic procedures to bathe and moisten body tissue
Term
osmosis
Definition
the action in which a drug in a higher concentration solution passes through a permeable membrane to a lower concentration solution
Term
dialysis
Definition
movement of particles in a solution through permeable membranes
Term
what are the parts of a needle
Definition
hub,shaft,bevel, and lume
Term
hub
Definition
the part of the needle that attaches to the syringe
Term
shaft
Definition
the stem of the needle that provides the overall length of the needle
Term
bevel
Definition
an angled surface at the tip of a needle
Term
gauge
Definition
a measurement with needles: the higher the gauge, the smaller the lumen
Term
lumen
Definition
the hollow center of a needle
Term
depth filter
Definition
a filter that can filter solutions being drawn into or expelled from a syringe but not both ways in the same precedure
Term
membrane filter
Definition
a filter that filters solution as the solution is expelled from the syringe
Term
final filter
Definition
a filter placed immediately before a solution enters a patients vein
Term
flow rate
Definition
the rate at which the solution is administered to the patient
Term
piggyback
Definition
small volume solutions connected to an LVP
Term
heaparin lock
Definition
an administration device used when a primary LVP solution is not available
Term
USP/NF <797>
Definition
regulations require that every parenteral compounding facility to have a quality assurance program
Term
Chapter <795>
Definition
regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the nonsterile compounding of formulations
Term
Chapter <797>
Definition
regulations from USP/NF pertaining to the sterile compounding of formulations
Term
formulation record
Definition
formulas and procedures for what should happen when a formulation is compounded
Term
compounding record
Definition
a record of what actually happened when the formulation was compounded
Term
expiration date
Definition
required on commercially manufactured products and are determined after extensive study of products stability
Term
Beyond-use dates
Definition
used for compounded preparations only
Term
What is the minimum weighable quantity a Class A balance can have
Definition
120mg
Term
What is the maximum weighable quantity a Class A balance can have
Definition
60grams
Term
aliquot
Definition
a portion of a mixture
Term
calibrate
Definition
to set mark or check the graduations of a measuring devise
Term
sensitivity
Definition
the amount of weight that will move the balance pointer one division mark on the marker plate
Term
trituration
Definition
the process of grinding powders to reduce particle size
Term
what side should the material to be weighed be on
Definition
the left pan
Term
what side should the weights be placed on
Definition
the right pan
Term
what is the preferred pipet for compounding
Definition
calibrated pipet
Term
geometric dilution
Definition
a technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
Term
levigation
Definition
triturating a powder drug with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
Term
flocculating agent
Definition
electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed
Term
thickening agent
Definition
an ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
Term
immiscible
Definition
cannot be mixed
Term
emulsifier
Definition
a stabilizing agent in emulsions
Term
water-in-oil emulsion
Definition
an emulsion in which water is dispersed through an oil base
Term
oil-in-water emulsion
Definition
an emulsion in which oil is dispersed through a water base
Term
hydrophilic emulsifier
Definition
a stabilizing agent for water based dispersion mediums
Term
lipophilic emulsifier
Definition
a stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums
Term
what is the continental method
Definition
one of the methods for preparing emulsions. also known as the Dry Gum Method
Term
What is the Wet Gum Method
Definition
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Primary Emulsion
Definition
the initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product
Term
Compression molding
Definition
a method of making suppositories in which the ingredients are compressed in a mold
Term
fusion molding
Definition
a suppository preparation method in which the active ingredients are dispersed or dissolved in a melted suppository base
Term
what is the objective of Drug Therapy
Definition
to deliver the right drug in the right concentration to the right site of action, and at the right time to produce the desired effect
Term
site of action
Definition
the location where and administered drug produces and effect
Term
receptor
Definition
the cellular material located at the site of action that interacts with the drug
Term
selective (action)
Definition
the characteristic of a drug that makes its action specific to certain receptors and tissues
Term
agonists
Definition
drugs that activate receptors to accelerate or slow normal cellular function
Term
antagonists
Definition
drugs that bind with receptors but do not activate them. they block receptor action by preventing other drugs or substances from activating them
Term
biopharmaceutics
Definition
the study of the factors associated with drug products and physiological processes and the resulting systemic concentrations of drugs
Term
minimum effective concentration (MEC)
Definition
the blood concentration needed for a drug to produce a response
Term
onset of action
Definition
the time MEC is reached and the response occurs
Term
therapeutic window
Definition
a drugs blood concentration range between its MEC and MTC
Term
minimum toxic concentration (MTC)
Definition
the upper limit of the therapeutic window. Drug concentrations above the MTC increase the risk of undesired effects
Term
duration of action
Definition
the time drug concentration is above the MEC
Term
What dose ADME stand for
Definition
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Term
Half-life
Definition
the amount of time it takes for the blood concentration of a drug to decline one-half an initial value
Term
disposition
Definition
a term sometimes used to refer to all of the ADME processes together
Term
elimination
Definition
the processes of metabolism and excretion
Term
unionized drugs
Definition
are more lipid soluble and penetrate biological membranes more easily than ionized drugs
Term
ionized drugs
Definition
associate with water molecules, creating larger particles with reduced penetrating capability
Term
passive diffusion
Definition
the movement of drugs from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration
Term
active transport
Definition
the movement of drugs from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration
Term
absorption
Definition
the movement of a drug from the dosage formulation to the blood
Term
gastric emptying time
Definition
the time a drug will stay in the stomach before it is emptied into the small intestine
Term
protein binding
Definition
the attachment of a drug molecule to a plasma or tissue protein, effectively making the drug inactive but also keeping it within the body
Term
metabolite
Definition
the substance resulting from the bodies transformation of an administered drug
Term
enzyme
Definition
a complex protein that catalyzes chemical reactions
Term
enzyme induction
Definition
the increase in hepatic enzyme activity that results in greater metabolism of drugs
Term
enzyme inhibition
Definition
the decrease in hepatic enzyme activity that results in reduced metabolism of drugs
Term
enterohepatic cycling
Definition
the transfer of drugs and their metabolites from the liver to the bile in the gallbladder then into the intestine and then back into circulation
Term
first-pass metabolism
Definition
the substance degradation of an orally administered drug caused by enzyme metabolism in the liver before the drug reaches the systemic circulation
Term
pharmaceutical equivalent
Definition
drug products that contain identical amounts of the same active ingredient in the same dosage form
Term
pharmaceutical alternative
Definition
drug products that contain the same ACTIVE INGREDIENTS but not necessarily in the same salt form, amount, or dosage form
Term
therapeutic equivalent
Definition
pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients
Term
bioavailability
Definition
the relative amount of an administered dose that reaches the general circulation and the rate at which this occurs
Term
bioequivalency
Definition
the comparison of bioavailability btwn two dosage forms
Term
pharmacogenetics
Definition
a field of study which defines the hereditary basis of individual distribution metabolism and excretion
Term
adverse drug reaction
Definition
an unintended side effect of a medication that is negative or in some way injurous to a patients health
Term
hypersensitivity
Definition
an abnormal sensitivity generally resulting in an allergic reaction
Term
idiosyncrasy
Definition
an unexpected reaction the first time a drug is taken generally due to genetic causes
Term
carcinogenicity
Definition
the ability of a substance to cause cancer
Term
complexation
Definition
when two different molecules associate or attach to each other
Term
displacement
Definition
a drug that is bound to a plasma protein is removed when another drug of greater binding potential binds to the same protein
Term
additive effects
Definition
the summation in effect when two drugs with similar pharmacological actions are taken
Term
synergism
Definition
when two drugs with similar pharmacological actions produce greater effects than the sum of individual effects
Term
potentiation
Definition
when one drug with no inherent activity of its own increases the activity of another drug that produces an effect
Term
primary literature
Definition
original reports of clinical and other types of research projects and studies
Term
secondary literature
Definition
general reference works based upon primary literature sources
Term
tertiary literature
Definition
condensed works based on primary literature such as textbooks,monographs,etc
Term
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Definition
used to compare medications in the same therapeutic class
Term
Martindale, The Complete Drug Reference
Definition
Used to research foreign drugs
Term
AHFS Drug Information
Definition
Used when investigating off label medication indications
Term
Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Definition
includes info on preparation, storage, administration, compatibility, and drug stability of injectable drugs
Term
Red Book
Definition
provides the latest pricing information, including nationally recognized AWP's and suggested retail prices for OTC products
Term
Orange Book
Definition
the common name for the FDA's Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence
Term
In the Orange Book what dose Code A stand for
Definition
are considered equivalent
Term
In the Orange Book what dose Code B stand for
Definition
Documented as nonequivalent
Term
American Drug Index
Definition
Use this reference to find trade and generic names
Term
Merk Index
Definition
Use when information on chemical attributes of drugs is needed
Term
Physicians Desk Reference
Definition
the info is similar the pharmaceutical manufactures drug package inserts since manufactures prepare the essential drug info found in the PDR
Term
How often is Remington published
Definition
every 5 years
Term
formulary
Definition
a list of medications approved for use
Term
open formulary
Definition
a system that allows a pharmacy to use an prescribed medications
Term
closed formulary
Definition
a limited list of approved medications
Term
therapeutic equivalent
Definition
pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients
Term
perpetual inventory
Definition
a system that maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that it always shows the current amount of stock on hand
Term
point of sale system
Definition
an inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed
Term
reorder points
Definition
minimum and maximum stock levels which determine when a reorder is placed and for how much
Term
what is Backer Cells and example of
Definition
an automated counting/filling device
Term
what is Parata RDS
Definition
robotic dispensing machine
Term
what is Homerus and example of
Definition
a centralized robotic unit dose dispensing device
Term
Automated dispensing system
Definition
a system in which medications are dispensed upon confirmation of an order communicated from a centralized computer system at their point-of-use
Term
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Definition
OSHA required notices on hazardous substances which provide hazard handling clean-up, and first aid info
Term
unit-dose packaging
Definition
a package containing a single dose of a medication
Term
what should the temperature of refrigeration usually be
Definition
40-42 F
Term
Room Temperature
Definition
59-86 F
Term
What dose each Unit-dose package contain
Definition
name of the drug, strength, and the expiration date
Term
Pharmacy benefit managers
Definition
companies that administer drug benefit programs
Term
online adjudication
Definition
the resolution of prescription coverage through the communication of the pharmacy computer with the third party computer
Term
co-insurance
Definition
an agreement for cost-sharing btwn the insurer and the insured
Term
co-pay
Definition
the portion of the price of medication that the patient is required to pay
Term
maximum allowable cost(MAC)
Definition
the maximum price per tablet an insurer or PBM will pay for the given product
Term
dual co-pay
Definition
co-pays that have two prices: one for generic and one for brand medications
Term
deductible
Definition
a set amount that must be paid by the patient for each benefit period before the insurer will cover additional expences
Term
prescription drug benefit cards
Definition
cards that contain third party billing information for prescription drug purchases
Term
tier
Definition
categories of medications that are covered by third party plans
Term
HMOs
Definition
a network of providers for which costs are covered inside but not outside the network
Term
POSs
Definition
a network of providers where the patients primary care physician must be a member and costs outside the network may be partially reimbursed
Term
PPOs
Definition
a network of providers where costs outside the network may be partially reimbursed and the patients primary care physician need not be a member
Term
patient assistance programs
Definition
manufacturer sponsored prescription drug programs for the needy
Term
Medicare Part A
Definition
basically covers inpatient hospital expenses for patients who meet certain conditions
Term
Medicare Part B
Definition
Basically covers Drs services as well as some other medical services not covered by part A
Term
Universal claim form
Definition
a standard claim form accepted by many insurers
Term
CMS-1500
Definition
The standard form used by health care providers such as physicians to bill for services
Term
CMS-10114 form
Definition
The standard form used by health care providers to apply for a National Ptovider Identifier
Term
Medication Therapy Management Services
Definition
services provided to some medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in Medicare Part D and who are taking multiple medications or have certain diseases
Term
Prescription Drug Plans
Definition
third party programs from Medicare Part D
Term
Independent Pharmacies
Definition
individually owned local pharmacies
Term
chain pharmacies
Definition
regional or national pharmacy chains such as CVS
Term
Mass Merchandiser Pharmacies
Definition
regional or national mass merchandise chains such as target
Term
mark-up
Definition
the difference btwn the retailers purchase price and their sale price
Term
unit price
Definition
the price of a unit of medication such as one ounce of a liquid cold remedy
Term
in-patient pharmacy
Definition
a pharmacy located in a hospital which services only those patients in the hospital and its ancillary areas
Term
pharmacy satellite
Definition
a branch of the in-patient pharmacy responsible for preparing dispensing and monitoring medication for specific patient areas
Term
Central pharmacy
Definition
the main in-patient pharmacy in a hospital that has pharmacy satellites it is the place where most of the hospitals medications are prepared and stored
Term
outpatient pharmacy
Definition
a pharmacy attached to a hospital which services patients who have left the hospital or who are visiting doctors in a hospital outpatient clinic
Term
batching
Definition
preparation of large quantities of unit-dose oral solutions/suspensions or small volume parenterals for future use
Term
bulk compounding log
Definition
a record of medications that are compounded in the pharmacy for non-specific patients. information must include a list of all the ingredients amounts used manufacturer lot numbers and expiration dates of each specific ingredient
Term
reconstitute
Definition
addition of water or other diluent to commercially made drug bottles or vials in order to make a solution or suspension from a pre-made powder form of the drug. this may include oral or parental products
Term
extemporaneous compounds
Definition
medications which must be prepared following a specific recipe or formula usually because they are not available commercially
Term
unit dose
Definition
a package containing the amount of a drug required for one dose
Term
intravenous piggyback
Definition
a small volume parenteral that will be added into or "piggybacked" into a large volume Parenteral
Term
blocker
Definition
another term for an antagonist drug because antagonists block the action of neurotransmitters
Term
mimetic
Definition
another term for agonist because agonists imitate or mimic the action of the neurotransmitter
Term
anthelmintics
Definition
drugs that destroy worms
Term
protease inhibitor
Definition
an antiviral used for HIV and Hepatitis C that blocks the enzyme responsible for viral replication
Term
Beta blockers
Definition
drugs that reduce the oxygen demands of the heart muscle -olol
Term
Calcium channel blockers
Definition
drugs that relax the heart by reducing heart conduction -pine
Term
Diuretics
Definition
decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume
Term
Ace Inhibitors
Definition
relax blood vessels -pril -sartan
Term
Vasodilators
Definition
relax and expand the blood vessels
Term
Antianginals
Definition
used to treat cardiac related chest pain resulting from ischemic heart disease
Term
Antiarrhythmics
Definition
used to treat irregular heart rhythms
Term
Anthyperlipidemics
Definition
used to lower high levels of cholesterol that can lead to blocked blood vessels
Term
Antihypertensives
Definition
used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood pressure
Term
Thrombolytics
Definition
dissolve blood clots
Term
Anticoagulants
Definition
prevent formation of blood clots
Term
Vasopressors
Definition
act to increase blood pressure
Term
dissociation
Definition
when a compound breaks down and separates into smaller components
Term
electrolytes
Definition
a substance that in solution forms ions that conduct an electrical current
Term
extracellular fluid
Definition
the fluid outside the bodys individual cells found in plasma and tissue fluid
Term
Antiemetics
Definition
Treat nausea and vomiting
Term
hematopoietics
Definition
drugs used to treat anemia
Term
hemostatic drugs
Definition
drugs the prevent excessive bleeding
Term
topical hemostatics
Definition
drugs used for minor bleeding when sutures are not apporpiate
Term
gout
Definition
a painful inflammatory condition in which excess uric acid accumulates in the joints
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
a chronic and often progressive inflammatory condition with symptoms that include swelling feelings of warmth and joint pain
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
a disorder characterized by weight-bearing bone deterioration decreasing range of motion pain and deformity
Term
uricosuric drugs
Definition
drugs used to treat gout that increase the elimination of uric acid
Term
Statin
Definition
Cholesterol
Term
olol
Definition
beta blockers
Term
pril
Definition
Ace Inhibitor
Term
pine
Definition
Calcium Channels
Term
Zolam
Definition
Benzo
Term
Sartan
Definition
Ace Inhibitor
Term
Razole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Term
itidine
Definition
H2 Agonist
Term
arton
Definition
angiotensin receptor antagonists
Term
azosin
Definition
Alpha Blocker
Term
cillin
Definition
penicillin
Term
astins
Definition
antihistamine
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