Key Terms
What is biochemically active component that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
What is Active Ingredient
A computer-generated digital prescription processed online
A drug that may be sold without a prescription
What is Over the Counter
A drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
What are Semisynthetic drugs
What is Stat
What is Immediately
A cancer-fighting drug
A distinct segment of DNA that determines organism's specific individual characteristic, like blue eyes or brown hair
What is Gene
A drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
What is Pharmacodynamic Agent
What are Synthesized Drugs
What is Blood Pressure
What is BP
A drug that kills viruses such as HIV
What is Antiviral Drug
What is Germ Theory of Disease
A drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
What are Prophylactic Agents
A drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieve symptoms of a disease
What is Therapeutic Agent
What is Rx
What is prescription
A drug that kills bacteria
What is Bactericidal Agent
Bodily processes to provide protection against disease
What is immunity
Used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
What are Psychopharmaceutical Drugs?
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
What is Vaccine
What is d/c
What is discontinue
Generic biotechnology drugs
What are Biosimilars
A hormone secreted by the pancreas, or an injected drug that helps burn glucose for energy
What is Insulin
A program designed by the FDA for prescribers
What are Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
A document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
What is Informed Consent Form
What is as needed/for
What is PRN