Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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FDA
A
Overseas quality control or quality assurance
2
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DEA
A
Enforces controlled substances
3
Q
Schedule 1
A
Highest level of abuse
4
Q
Schedule 5
A
Lowest level of abuse
5
Q
Chemical name
A
The drugs formula
6
Q
Generic name
A
Name assigned to drug and may reflect the chemical name
7
Q
Trade or brand name
A
Name given to compound by developing company
8
Q
Action
A
Therapeutic use of the drug
9
Q
Indication
A
Conditions for using drug
10
Q
Contraindications
A
Things that make the drug undesirable or not considered safe
11
Q
Precautions
A
Actions to be taken because of certain circumstances
12
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Adverse reaction
A
Unpleasant action on organ not targeted. Potentially harmful or unintended
13
Q
Side affect
A
Disruption of daily function as a result of taking a drug
14
Q
PDR
A
Physicians desk reference
