KEY TERMS
what is a Active ingredient
The biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect.
Anti septic
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the side of the body to reduce the possibility of infection,sepsis,or putrefaction.
Destructive agents
A drug that kills bacteria,fungi,viruses,or even normal or cancer cells.
Bioequivalent
A drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredent into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand name drug.
AAA
Apply Affected Area
Adverse drug reaction (ADR)
An unexpected negitive consequence from taking a particular drug.
Antiviral drugs
A drug that kills viruses like HIV
Diagnostic agents
A drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis,such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize a problem
Genetically engineered
The process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products.
Q4H
Every 4 hours
Anti bodies
The part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens of foreign substances in the body.
Aseptic technique
The manipulation of sterle product and devices to avoid contamination by disease causing organisms, includes clean room protocols and hand washing and gowning procedures.
Drug
A medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions also called medication.
Immunity
Bodily processes to provide protection against disease.
OTC
over the counter
Antigen
A foreign substance or toxin introduces into the body that stimulates an immune response.
Bactericidal drugs
A drug that kills bacteria.
Drug recall
The process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects of other defects in the product.
Informed consent form
A document that states,in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in.
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GRAIN
Antineoplastic drugs
A cancer fighting drug.
Bioavailability
The time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.
Federal trade commission
A federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising as with dietary supplements.
Inert ingredients
An inactive chemical like a filler,perservative,coloring, or flavoring that is added to ine or more active ingredients to improve drug formulations while casing little or no physiological effect.
NPO
Nothing by mouth