Key Terms
Active ingredient
the chemical component that gives a medicine its action
immunity
resistance to disease
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
an agency that regulates a variety of business practices and curbs false advertising, misleading pricing, and deceptive packaging and labeling
antineoplastic drugs
drugs used to treat cancer
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apply to affected area
Bioavailability
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
adverse drug reaction (ADR)
an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug
antiseptic
substance that prevents infection
inert ingredients
filler/non-drug ingredients in medication which are inactive
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immediately
drug
a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person's body or behavior
antiviral drugs
used to treat infections caused by viruses other than HIV
Antibodies
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
Informed consent form
Signed document by the patient or legal guardian that explains the purpose, risks, and benefits of a procedure and serves as proof that the patient was properly informed before undergoing a procedure
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aseptic technique
method used to make the environment, the worker, and the patient as germ-free as possible
genetically engineered
the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
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
Antigen
a toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies
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right eye
bactericidal agents
drug that kills bacteria
Diagnostic agents
drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnostic, such a one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems
Bioequivalent
drug that has the same strength and action of another drug
destructive agents
a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells
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