Chapter 13 - Principles Of Pharmacology And Emergency Medications Vocabulary Flashcards
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Drug
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Any substance taken by mouth, injected into a muscle, blood vessel, or cavity of the body, or applied topically to treat or prevent a disease or condition
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Orphan drug
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A medication that has been developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition
3
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Pharmaceutics
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The science of dispensing drugs
3
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Pharmacology
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The science of drugs used to prevent, diagnosis, and treat disease
