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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Rx | Latin word for recipe, meaning take. |
| Inscription | Medication prescribed, including generic or brand name, strenght, & quantity |
| Subscription | Instructions for the pharmacist on dispensing the medication |
| Signa | Directions for the patient to follow |
| DEA Number | Identifies the prescriber as authorized to prescribe controlled substances |
| Allergy | Hypersenitivity to a specfic substance |
| Adverse reaction | Negative consequence from taking a particular drug |
| Patient profile | Computerized record of patient's prescriptions and relevent information |
| Medical history | Information about existing conditions, allergies, & adverse drug reactions |
| Oral dose forms | Tablets, capsules, liquids, syrups, & suspensions |
| Unit of use | Fixed number of doses in a stock drug container |
| Dram | Unit of measure for vials |
| PDR | Physicians Desk Reference; publication containing package inserts |
| Package insert | Contains information on the approriate use & common side effects of the drug |
| Description | Chemical & physical composition of the drug |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Description of how a drug works |
| Indications | Disease or symptoms the drug is intended to treat |
| Contraindications | Coexisting diseases or symptoms that increase the risk of taking a drug |
| Warnings | Potential dangers associated with the use of the drug |
| Precautions | Special circumstances that require a patient to take extra care |
| Drug interaction | Identifies the effect of a drug on other drugs |
| Overdosages | Symptoms & treatment caused by excessive use of a drug |
| Dose & Administration | Appropriate amount of a drug & any special instructions |
| How supplied | Dosage form & strengths in which the drug is available |
| Auxiliary labels | Additional instructions & warnings to the patient about a prescription |
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