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Pharmaceutical Terminology - G,H, I, K Flashcards

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G/GM

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Refers to medication dosage, means “gram”.

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GAMP

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Good Automated Manufacturing Practice

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GCP

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Good Clinical Practice

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Gene Delivery

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The insertion of genes into selected body cells for uses such as triggering production of therapeutic agents.

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Gene Mapping

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The identification of the locations of genes on a chromosome, and the distance between various genes, for the purpose of understanding the importance of genes in disease and illness.

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Gene Therapy

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Insertion of normal and genetically altered genes into cells to treat genetic disorders and chronic diseases.

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General Practitioner

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A physician who attends to a variety of medical problems in patients of all ages, rather than focusing on a narrow specialty.

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Generics

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Copies of drugs for which the patents have expired.

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Genes

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The microscopic packets that carry DNA, through which characteristics are passed from one generation to another.

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Genetic Engineering

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A form of biotechnology in which genetic material is manipulated to produce desired characteristics.

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Genome

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The entire DNA of a cell.

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Genomics

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The study of genes and gene function.

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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Glidants

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A category of excipients commonly known as flow enhancers.

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GLP

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Good Laboratory Practice

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Glycoconjugate

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A carbohydrate that is linked to a lipid or protein.

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GMP

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Good Manufacturing Practice

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GPCR

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G-protein coupled receptor.

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GPO

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Group Purchasing Organization - An entity consisting of two or more hospitals or healthcare entities that negotiate contracts on behalf of their members.

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Gras

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Generally recognized as safe.

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GT/GTT

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Refers to medication dosage, means “drops”.

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H.S.

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At bedtime

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H

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Hour

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HA
Headache
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Half-life
Defined as the time required for 1/2 of the concentration of a medication to be eliminated from the body.
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HAMA
Human anti-mouse antibody.
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HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hemoglobin
The oxygen carrying pigment of red blood cells.
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HEPA
High efficiency particulate air.
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Hepatic
Relating to the liver.
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Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver.
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hGH
Human Growth Hormone
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HGP
Human Genome Project
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HIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) - A federal law that protects the security and privacy of health data.
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HIV
Human Immunodeficiancy Virus.
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HMOs
(Health Maintenance Organizations) - The most restrictive form of MCOs, which strives to control healthcare and pharmacy costs by placing sharp limits on the network of covered providers
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Hormone
Proteins that are chemical messengers in the body.
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Hospice
A special care setting for people who are terminally ill and their families.
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Hospitalist
A physician that oversees the care of patients when they are in the hospital.
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HPLC
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
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HTN
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Hydrophilic
Soluble in water.
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Hydrophobic
Insoluble in water.
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ICU
(Intensive Care Unit) - Set of hospital rooms equipped with special equipment, typically used for patients whose conditions are unstable and require close monitoring.
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IDDM
Insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus.
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IDN
(Integrated Delivery Network) - A single organization, usually built around a hospital or health system, which offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services.
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IEC
Independent Ethics Committee
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IGF
Insulin-like Growth Factor
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Immunology
Study of the body's defense mechanisms against foreign materials that may cause disease or infection.
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Immunosuppressant
A drug that suppresses the natural functioning of the immune system, used mainly to reduce the chance of rejection of a transplanted organ.
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In Vitro
Within a glass, in a test tube, or other artificial environment.
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In Vivo
Taking place in a living body
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IND
Investigational New Drug
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IPA
Independent Practice Association Model - Independent physicians who have formed a loose affiliation for contracting purposes contract to see HMO patients as part of their private practices.
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Indicated
FDA-approved for diagnosis or treatment of a symptom, risk factor, condition, or disease.
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Indication
FDA-approved condition for which a medication may be marketed.
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Inpatient Care
Healthcare provided in institutional settings to patients staying for at least 24 hours.
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Instillation
Administering a medication into a body orifice.
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Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
Committees of patient advocates, healthcare professionals, and laypersons such as clergy who serve as "watchdogs" to protect the rights and welfare of people participating in clinical studies.
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Intensivist
A physician who specializes in oversight of patterns admitted to hospital ICUs.
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Intercellular
Between cells.
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Intern
A physician in training in the first year after graduating from medical school.
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Internist
A physician who practices internal medicine.
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Ischemia
A low supply of oxygen due to low blood flow.
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ISO
International Organization for Standardization
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Isomer Drugs
Compounds with the same molecular formula that differ in structure or configuration.
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Kinase
An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group.

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