Key terms
Key terms
Key terms
Key terms
Key terms
100

Active ingredient

the biochemically active component of a drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect.

100

Antiseptic

a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection or contamination.

100

Drug

 a medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions; also called a medication.

100

Synthesized drug

a drug created artificially in the laboratory but in imitation of a naturally occurring drug.

100

q4h 

every 4 hours

200

ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction)

an unexpected or negative consequence from taking a particular drug.

200

Antiviral drugs

drugs that kill viruses, such as HIV.

200

Bioequivalent

a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredient into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand-name drug.

200

Semisynthetic drug

a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components.

200

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suspensio

300

Antibodies

the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body.

300

Aseptic technique

 the manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures.

300

Immunity

bodily processes to provide protection against disease.

300

Psychopharmaceutical drug

drugs used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression.

300

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divide

400

Antigen

a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response.

400

Bactericidal agents

drugs that kill bacteria.

400

Vaccine

a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.

400

Prophylactic agents

drugs used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks.

400

q6h

every 6 hours

500

Antineoplastic drugs

cancer-fighting drugs.

500

Bioavailability

the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.

500

Therapeutic agent

a drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease.

500

Pharmacogenomics

a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual’s genes and their body’s response to drugs.

500

q8h

every 8 hours

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