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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

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Headache

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Half-life

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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

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Human anti-mouse antibody.

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HCTZ

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Hemoglobin

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The oxygen carrying pigment of red blood cells.

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HEPA

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High efficiency particulate air.

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Hepatic

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Relating to the liver.

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Hepatitis

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An inflammation of the liver.

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hGH

A

Human Growth Hormone

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HGP

A

Human Genome Project

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HIPAA

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(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

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Human Immunodeficiancy Virus.

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HMOs

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(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

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Proteins that are chemical messengers in the body.

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Hospice

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A special care setting for people who are terminally ill and their families.

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Hospitalist

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A physician that oversees the care of patients when they are in the hospital.

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HPLC

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High Performance Liquid Chromatography

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HTN

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Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Hydrophilic

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Soluble in water.

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Hydrophobic

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Insoluble in water.

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ICU

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(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

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Insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus.

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IDN

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(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

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Independent Ethics Committee

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IGF

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Insulin-like Growth Factor

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Immunology

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Study of the body’s defense mechanisms against foreign materials that may cause disease or infection.

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Immunosuppressant

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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

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Within a glass, in a test tube, or other artificial environment.

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In Vivo

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Taking place in a living body

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IND

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Investigational New Drug

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IPA

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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

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FDA-approved for diagnosis or treatment of a symptom, risk factor, condition, or disease.

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Indication

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FDA-approved condition for which a medication may be marketed.

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Inpatient Care

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Healthcare provided in institutional settings to patients staying for at least 24 hours.

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Instillation

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Administering a medication into a body orifice.

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Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

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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

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A physician who specializes in oversight of patterns admitted to hospital ICUs.

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Intercellular

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Between cells.

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Intern

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A physician in training in the first year after graduating from medical school.

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Internist

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A physician who practices internal medicine.

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Ischemia

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A low supply of oxygen due to low blood flow.

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ISO

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International Organization for Standardization

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Isomer Drugs

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Compounds with the same molecular formula that differ in structure or configuration.

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Kinase

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An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group.

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