Vocabulary

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AGONIST- a medication that produces a desired response

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ANTAGONIST- a medication that blocks or reverses the action of another

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CAPLET- a tablet in the shape of a capsule, making it easier to swallow

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CAPSULE- a small gelatinous case for holding a dose of medicine

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DOSAGE- a single amount of a medication administered to achieve a therapeutic effect

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ENTERIC-COATED- tablets covered with a substance that prevents their digestion in the

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stomach

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BRAND NAME-copyrighted name assigned by a company that makes a medication

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also

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called trade name

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GENERIC NAME- name assigned by a drug’s first manufacturer

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may be called the brand for

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proprietary name

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OFFICIAL NAME- a medication’s name as identified in the United Staes Pharmacopeia and

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the National Formulary

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TRADE NAME- the copyrighted brand name of a medication assigned by its manufactured

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a medication with the same generic/chemical name can have several trade or proprietary

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names

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INHALANT- medications that are inhaled or breathed in

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INJECTABLE- medications that are administered via a needle into the subcutaneous

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tissues, muscles, or blood vessels

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INTERACTION-when a drug reacts with either another drug or food

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can cause an increased

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or decreased absorption of the medication or various reactions

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MEDICATION- substance other than food used to prevent disease, to aid in diagnosis and

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treatment of disease, and to restore or maintain functions in body tissues

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also called drug

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ORAL- administered by mouth

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OVER-THE-COUNTER- medications that may be purchased without a prescription

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PARADOXICAL EFFECT- opposite reaction to that expected, usually in relationship to the

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effects of a medication

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PHARMACOKINETICS-actions of drugs

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PHARMACOLOGY - the study of chemicals (drugs, medications) and their effects

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POTENTATION- enhancement of one agent by another

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so that the combined action is

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greater than the sum of the two

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PRESCRIPTION- written formula for preparing and administering medication

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SUBLINGUAL- under the tongue; nitroglycerin is administered sublingually

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SYNERGISTIC-potentiation

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TABLET- a compressed

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spherical form of a medication

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TOPICAL- medications that are applied directly to the skin

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TRANSDERMAL-through the skin

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a substance absorbed into the body after being placed

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on the skin

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as transdermal administration of medication by ointment or patch

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TRANSLINGUAL-on the tongue

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medication administered to be absorbed via tongue

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TRANSMUCOSAL- tablet or gel is placed between the cheek and gum and absorbed

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through the oral mucosa

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TROCHE- a medicated tablet that absolves in the mouth

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DEA- Drug Enforcement Agency which enforces "Controlled Substances Act" (1970) and

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regulates the manufacture

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prescription

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including narcotics

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depressants

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DR- Delayed release medications like enteric coated tablets that is designed to protect the

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medication from being released in the stomach

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and instead reaches small intestine. E.g.

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are Prilosec

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and enteric coated medications

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SR- sustained release designed to release the active ingredient gradually over time after

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ingestion and to maintain steady blood levels of the drug

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ER or XR-extended release medications are designed to release the active ingredient

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slowly and consistently over an extended period of time so dose 1x or fewer e.g.

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oxycodone

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morphine

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FDA- U.S. Food and Drug administration which operates under the enforcement of the U.S.

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Department of Health and Human Services that ensures medications are safe and

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effective for public use before they are available.

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IR- immediate release mediations are designed to release their active ingredients as soon

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as they are ingested e.g. acetaminophen (pain reliever)

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antibiotics

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MDI-metered dose inhalers; handheld devices that deliver a specific dose of topical

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medication to the mucous membranes of the respiratory system

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ODT-orally disintegrating tablets; excellent choice for non-compliant clients and small

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children; placed on tongue

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OTC-over the counter drugs; no need for prescription

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PDR- Physician's Desk Reference is published annually in the United States with free

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updates that has extensive information of medications

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PHARM D-A doctor of pharmacy who licensed to prepare and dispense medications on the

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order of a licensed medical provider.

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RPH-Registered Pharmacist is a healthcare professional licensed to prepare and dispense

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medications

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TD- administering medications through the skin

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where drug is absorbed directly into the

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bloodstream

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often through transdermal patch

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TORB-telephone order

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read back to ensure an order is verified and is documented as

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intended

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USP-NF - United States Pharmacopeial/National formulary is a book containing mnational

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standards for drugs

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chemicals

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recognized in 37 countries and ensures that drugs and medical products meet consistent

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standards

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VORB-verbal order read back