key terms
what is Active Ingredient?
The biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
What is Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)?
An unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug.
What is Antibodies?
The part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body.
What is Antigen?
A foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response.
what is the p.r.n. stands for?
as needed
What is Antineoplastic Drugs?
A cancer-fighting drug.
What is Antiseptic?
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.
What is Antiviral Drugs?
A drug that kills viruses, such as HIV.
What is Aseptic T echnique?
The manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures.
what is the q stands for?
every; per
What is Bactericidal Agent?
A drug that kills bacteria.
What is Bioavailability?
The time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.
What is Destructive agents?
A drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells.
What is Diagnostic agents?
A drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems.
What is q.a.m. stands for?
every morning; every day before noon
What is Drug?
A medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions; also called a medication.
What is Drug Recall?
The process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or other defects in the product.
What is Federal Trade Commission(FTC)?
A federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements.
What is Bioavailability?
The time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.
What is p.d. stands for?
every day
What is Pharmacodynamics Agent?
A drug substance that alters the body functions in a desired way.
What is NDC?
National Drug Code
What is Synthetic Drugs?
Chemical substances produced artificially in a laboratory.
What is Vaccine?
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.
What is q.p.m stands for?
every evening; every day after noon