Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Pharmacology
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The study of medicine
2
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Pharmacotherapy
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the application of drugs to prevent disease and ease suffering
3
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Drugs
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a chemical agent capable of producing biologic responses in the body
4
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Biologics
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agents that are naturally produced in animal cells by microorganisms or the body itself
5
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CAM
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complementary and alternative medicine therapies
-plant based agents, dietary supplements, nonconventional therapy
6
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Major Differences between Prescription and OTC drugs
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- dispensing, patient instruction and education
- potential for side effects and monitoring
- drug-food and drug-drug interactions
- cost related to drug, evaluation by health care provider, and follow-up
- safety issues and the potential for harm
7
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Notable Drug Legislation
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1906 - Pure Food and Drug Act
1938 - Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
1988 - Food and Drug Administration established (DHHS)
1994 - Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
1998 - National Center for CAM
