Section 2 Flashcards
Consent
To permit, approve, or agree
Breach of confidentiality
Failure to act in a required or promised way regarding trusted or private information
Identity theft
The illegal use of someone else’s personal information, for example a social security number, especially in order to obtain money or credit
Informed consent
A person’s agreement to allow something to happen, such as a medical procedure that is based on full disclosure of the facts necessary to make an intelligent decision
Drug cabinet
A secured cabinet intended to limit access to drugs and controlled substances
Drug free workplace
It is an employment setting where all employees adhere to a program of policies and activities designed to provide a safe workplace, discourage alcohol and drug abuse and encourage treatment, recovery and the return to work of those employees with such
Drug schedules
Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drugs acceptable medical use
Form 300a (US)
Form used to log work-related injuries and illnesses
Controlled substance
Any product regulated by the controlled substance act and/or the controlled substance Import and Export Act
Internet Pharmacy
A website that offers prescription drugs from the comfort of one’s home
It’s the law posters (US)
Defines an employee’s right and an employer’s responsibilities
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
An agency of the US Department of labor, created by Congress under the occupational safety and health act. This agency issues and enforces standards for safe and healthy work conditions
Over the counter products (OTC)
Products that are available by ordinary retail purchase, with no need for a prescription or license
Personal protective equipment (ppe)
Items that can or must be worn to protect the individual from direct or indirect contact with hazardous substances
Prescription label
The label generated and applied to a drug package or prescription container of drugs that includes pertinent information including how to properly give the medication to the patient
Waste disposal
The act of decreasing the toxicity or quantity of discarded products