MA 160 Wk 2 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 absorption | process of converting drug from dose form into form body can use |
| administer | giving drug by any route into the body |
| controlled substance | any drug with psychological or physical addiction & is potentially dangerous |
| dispense | distribution of a drug in a properly labeled container for patients use |
| distribution | the process of transporting a drug from its administration site to the action site |
| dosage | size, frequency & number of doses |
| efficacy | therapeutic value |
| excretion | manner of how the drug is eliminated from the body |
| indication | purpose or reason for using a drug |
| generic name | drug's official name |
| labeling | drug's FDA-approved indications for the form & frequency |
| narcotic | term for opioid |
| opioid | natural or synthetic drugs that produce opium-like effects |
| functional resume | highlights the specialty areas of strengths & accomplishments |
| pharmacology | study of drugs |
| prescribe | to support the use of the drug or therapy |
| prescription | physician's written order to authorize the dispensing or administering of drugs to a patient |
| toxicology | study of poisonous effects of drugs including adverse effects |
| trade name | brand or proprietary name |
| portfolio | collection of documents (resume, cover letter, reference list, awards...) |
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