Pharmacy Terminology
Amount of a medication to take
Dosage
People may want to eat more citrus fruit if they are coming down with this disease, which is a deficiency in Vitamin C
Scurvy
Slightly red, itchy swellings on the skin, irregularly shaped, common with allergic reactions
Hives
When looking at pharmacy schools, make sure that the school has/is on track to attain this, the public recognition that is judged to meet established qualifications and educational standards
Accreditation
Pharmacists who typically work in individually owned pharmacies or large chain stores?
Community Pharmacists
Two things a pharmacist should be made aware of for a patient
Allergies, missing doses , side effects, other medications
Alexander Fleming came across this antibiotic in 1928 after coming back from a vacation, to realize that a mold secreted this substance that prevented the growth of Staphylococci
Penicillin
If a patient is given bisoprolol and becomes dizzy, this terminology is used to describe this type of effect
Side effects
A degree and type of certification/license to be a practicing pharmacist
PharmD and License to Practice from a State
Pharmacists who work with older individuals.
Geriatric Pharmacists
A pharmacist can take this role on, in which he/she/they ensure that a patient understands the therapy, including proper use and adverse effects, and motivates the patient to take an active role in health management
Counseling
Made from the bark of the willow tree, used to treat inflammation and prevent heart attacks
Aspirin
Sudden severe and possibly life threatening response to an allergic reaction? (hint: your president carries an EpiPen in case of this)
Anaphylaxis, characterized by vasodilation and a drop in blood pressure, leading to constriction of the airways and difficulty breathing
National holiday that all pharmacies are closed
None! While pharmacies may have shortened hours during certain celebrations, many keep some hours available during holidays in case of emergencies
Which popular soda(s) was created by a pharmacist?
Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, or Ginger Ale
Study of Individual genetic differences in response to drug therapy
Pharmacogenomics
It is where the Rx symbol comes from
Either, an abbreviation of the Latin “recipe” which translates to “Take…”, or the symbol for the Roman god Jupiter, who’s blessing was invoked upon every prescription to ensure purity
According to the CDC, this is the leading cause of death in the US
Heart Disease
Average salary of a pharmacist in New York (within $10,000)
$126,00
What country do some of the oldest pharmaceutical records belong too?