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abuse: the excessive or improper use of a substance, person, or animal
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addiction: the physical or psychological dependancy on a substance
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administer: to give
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Ampule: a small, sterile, prefilled container that usually holds a single dose of a hypodermic solution
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bioassay: The process of determining the strength and quality of a drug by testing it on an animal or on an isolated organ
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biologics: a term used more restictively for a class of medications that are produced by means of biological processes involving recombinant DNA technology.
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biotechnology: the biological and engineering study of the relationship between human beings and machines
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Cartridge-needle unit: a disposable unit containing s premeasured amount of medication. This unit is designed for use in a nondisposable cartridge-holder syringe such as the Tubex or the Carpuject
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controlled substance: a drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse (ex. opium, cocaine)
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Controlled Substance Act: controls the manufacture, importation, compounding, selling, dealing in, and giving away drugs that have the potential for addiction or abuse
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dispense: to prepare and give out
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dosage: the amount of medicine that is prescribed for administration
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genetic engineering: the synthesis, alteration, or repair of genetic material through the application of engineering principles
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most frequently used parenteral routes: subcantaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal, intravenous
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narcotic: producing sleep or stupor. A narcotic drug is one that depresses the CNS and, in moderate dosages, relieves pain, and produces sleep. Most narcotics are habit-forming
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Oral Route: By mouth; most commonly used route
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Parenteral route: describes the injection of a liquid substance into the body via a route other than the alimentary canal
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pharmacopeia: authorized publication on drugs and their preparations. Generally refers to a book containing formulas and information that provides a standard for preparation and dispensation of drugs
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Plants, Animals, Minerals, Synthetic Drugs: various ways drugs are made (or made from)
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practioner: One who has met the professional and legal requirements of a certain occupation or profession
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prescribe: To order or recommend the use of a drug, diet, or other form of therapy
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Schedule I: high potential for abuse, and are not accepted for medical use within the U.S.
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Schedule II: high potential for abuse, but do have an accepted medical use within the U.S.
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Schedule III: low-to-moderate potential for physical dependancy, yet they have a high potential for psychological dependancy
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Schedule IV: low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III frugs
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Schedule V: lowest abuse potential of controlled substances.
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sources of drugs (earliest known pharmaceuticals): roots, herbs, bark and other forms of plant life
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Vials: a small, sterile, prefilled glass bottle containing a hypodermic solution or a powder for reconstitution
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weight and volume: 2 measures used to determine the amount of medication to be administered.
