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Pharmaceutical Terminology - B,C Flashcards

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B Cells

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White blood cells that develop in the bone marrow and are the source of antibodies.

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BID

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Twice a day.

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Bacillus

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Rod-shaped bacteria.

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Bacteria

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Single-cell organisms that can sometimes cause infections, such as strep throat and bacterial pneumonia.

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Bacteriophage

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A type of virus that destroys bacteria; also called phage.

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Beta Blocker

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Class of drugs used mostly for the management of arrhythmias and cardio-protection.

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Binding Ligand

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A molecule that attaches specifically to an active biological molecule or receptor by chemical bonds.

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Bioavailibility

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A measure of the rate and extent of a medication absorption.

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Biopharmaceuticals

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Drugs derived from biological sources.

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Biotechnology

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The use of biological processes to develop or manufacture such products as drugs. Includes vaccines.

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Blood-brain Barrier

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The barrier of cells that surround the blood vessels serving the central nervous system (CNS).

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BPC

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Bulk pharmaceutical chemical.

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C

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Constipation

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CAM

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Complementary or alternative medicine.

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CBER

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Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research - The arm of the FDA concerned with regulation of most biological products.

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CD

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Cluster of differentiation.

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CDC

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Center for Disease Control Prevention - A part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of Americans at home and abroad.

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CDER

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Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - Unit of the FDA with responsibility for oversight of all non-biological drugs and selected biologics.

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cDNA

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Complementary DNA.

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Cell Line

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A collection of cells that will proliferate indefinitely when provided with appropriate space to grow and fresh medium to feed on.

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Cell

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The fundamental self-contained unit of life.

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Central Nervous System

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System of tissue that includes the spinal cord and brain.

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CFR

A

Code of Federal Regulations (FDA)

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CFTR

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Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator.

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cGMP

A

Current Good Manufacturing Practice.

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Chemotherapy

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The use of toxic drugs in the treatment of cancer.

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure.

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Circular

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The FDA-approval information about a medication.

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Clinical Effect

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The response produced by a medication.

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Clinical Hold

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The mechanism that the FDA uses when it is concerned that a study may pose an unreasonable risk to subjects.

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Clinical Investigators

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Professionals charged with overseeing the administration of an experimental compound in clinical trials.

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Clinical Pharmacology

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The study of the effects of medications in humans.

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Clinical Trials

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Research study conducted with patients, usually to evaluate a new treatment or drug.

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Closed Model

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Most or all participating physicians are housed in an HMO-owned facility, which typically has an on-site pharmacy.

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CMC

A

Chemistry, manufacturing and control.

36
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Coding Systems

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The process of assigning formal, standardized medical codes to patient medical records.

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Community Hospital

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Hospitals, usually unaffiliated with an academic institution or teaching facility, offering medical and surgical care and sometimes even highly specialized services to the local population.

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Compliance

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The extent to which a patient follows the regimen ordered by his/her physician during a designated time frame.

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Compound

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A distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion to weight.

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Condition

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A term used synonymously with disease.

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Contraindication

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The possible risk a medication may provide for patients with certain conditions.

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Controlled Substances

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Drugs classified under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 as having significant potential for addiction/abuse.

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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COX-2 Inhibitors

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A class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that work by blocking COX-2, an enzyme whose activity contributes to inflammation.

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CRF

A

Case Report Form

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CRO

A

Clinical Research Organization

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Cross Tolerance

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Where the tolerance of one medication may result in increased tolerance of another medication.

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CTC

A

Clinical Trial Certificate

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CTN

A

Clinical Trial Notification

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CTX

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Clinical Trial Exemption

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Cyclase

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An enzyme that forms a cyclic compound.

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Cytochrome

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A substance that contains iron and acts as a hydrogen carrier for the eventual release of energy in aerobic respiration.

53
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Cytometry

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The method of counting cells using a cytometer.

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