Key Term
Definition
Key Term
Definition
Abbreviations
100

Active ingredient 

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

100

an unexpected negative consequence of taking a particular drug

ADR (adverse drug reaction)

100

Antibody

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

100

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

Antigen

100
cp

chest pain

200

Antineoplastic drug

Cancer-fighting drug

200

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

Antiseptic

200

Antiviral drug

a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV

200

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

Aseptic technique 

200

mg

milligram 

300

Bactericidal agent

Drug that kills bacteria

300

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

Bioavailability 

300

Destructive agent 

a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells

300

a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems

diagnostic agent

300

kg

killogram

400

Drug

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

400

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

Drug recall

400

FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements

400

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

Bioequivalent

400

l

liter 

500

Genetically engineered

process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products

500

bodily processes that protect against disease

Immunity

500

Informed consent form

document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in

500

a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks

Prophylactic agent

500

gr

grain