1
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What does the Chemical Name describes?
A
The molecular structure of the drug and is too cumbersome for general use,
2
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What is Generic Name (also called Official Name)?
A
A chemically equivalent, lower-cost version of the brand name drug, it is not capitalized.
3
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What is Brand (or Trade) Name?
A
Trademarked which identifies it as the exclusive property of a specific pharmaceutical company (brand names are capitalized).
Medical Assistant Lesson 16
flashcards
Decks in class (21)
# Cards
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Chapter 1: Pharmacodynamics8
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Chapter 1: Pharmacokinetics6
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Chapter 1: Medical Uses for Drugs9
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Chapter 2: Drug Classifications52
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Chapter 2: Drug Names3
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Chapter 3: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)4
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Chapter 3: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)13
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Chapter 4: Prescription Drugs10
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Chapter 4: e-Prescribing5
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Chapter 4: Drug Formularies7
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Chapter 5: The Sample Closet3
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Chapter 6: Medication Orders4
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Chapter 6: Documenting Medications4
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Chapter 7: Three Routes of Administration6
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Chapter 7: The Oral (enteral) Route4
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Chapter 7: The Parenteral Route5
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Chapter 7: The Topical Route4
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Chapter 7: Additional Routes6
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Chapter 7: The "Seven Rights" of Medication Administration8
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Chapter 8: Pharmacy Benefit Management7
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Chapter 8: Specialty Pharmacies6
