Key Terms
What is Adultered Product?
A product that differs in drug strength, quality, and purity from the original
What is Anabolic Steroids?
Synthetic , performance-enhancing drugs that mimic the human hormone testosterone ; because of abuse by athletes, this drug has been reclassified by the DEA as a controlled substance
What is Bioequivalence?
Similar strength and outcomes
What is Civil Law?
The category of the law that concerns citizens and the crimes they commit against one another
What is ATC?
Around the Clock
What is Criminal Law?
The category of law that addresses broken laws and regulations offenses against the government as it represents the publics
What is Epidemic?
A regional of behavior that all professionals are encouraged to follow
What is FDA(FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION)?
The agency of the federal government that is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of food and drugd prepared for the market
What is HIPAA(HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY ABD ACCOUNTABILITY ACT)?
A law passed by congress that addressed the confidentiality of patient medical records as well as precription records
What is BP?
Blood Pressure
What is Malpractice?
A form of negligence in which the standard of care was not met and was the direct cause of injury
What is Methamphetmaine(METH)?
A highly addictive illegal stimulant made from specific OTC drug ingredients
What is Misbranded drug?
A product whose label includes false statements about the identity or ingredient off the container’s continents
What is NABP(NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOARDS OF PHARMACY)?
An orgaanization that represents the practice of pharmacy in each state and develops pharmacist licensure examinations and model Pharmacy Practice acts
What is d.c;d/c
discontinue
What is NDA(NEW DRUG APPLICATION)?
The process through which drug sponsors formally propse that the FDA approve a new pharmaceutical for sale and marketing in the United States
What is Negligence?
A tort civil case about carelessness
What is OSHA(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTARTION)?
An agency of the Department of Labor, whose primary mission is to ensure the safety and health of US workers by setting and enforcing regulation and standards
What is Orphan drugs?
A medication approved by the FDA to treat rare diseases
What is Dil.?
Dilute
What is Tort?
The legal term used in lawsuits for personal injuries that one citizen commits agaisnt another
What is Statutory Law?
A law passed by a legislative body at either the federal, state, or local level
What is Subpoena?
Subpoena
What is Accreditation?
The status achieved by meeting the quality standards and requirements designated by the accrediting organziation.
What is ER;XR
Extended release