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Hlth 312 Chapter 16

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drug
a single chemical substance in a medicine that alters one or more of the body's biological functions
medicine
drugs used to prevent, treat, or cure illness; aid healing; or suppress symptoms
Pharmacogenetics
tailoring drugs to a particular individual to match her or his biology
Receptor
protein on the surface or inside of a cell to which a drug or natural substance can bind and thereby affect cell function
contraindication
any medical reason for not taking a particular drug
dose
amount of drug that is administered
double-blind
when neither the person receiving the drug nor the person administering the drug knows whether it is a placebo or the real drug
drug hypersensitivity
an allergic reaction to a drug
side effects
unintended and often harmful actions of a drug
Teratogen
any environmental agent or drug that alters development of a fetus
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
drugs that do not require a prescription
psychoactive
any substance that primarily alters mood, perception, and other brain functions
direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA)
the marketing of prescription drugs to consumers to stimulate demand for a drug
lifestyle drugs
drugs prescribed for conditions that arise from certain living habits or from the natural process of aging
drug abuse
persistent or excessive use of a drug without medical or health reasons
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