Terminologies in introduction to pharmacology

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it is the study of drugs and their effects to the living things.

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pharmacology

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it is the study of drugs in humans

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clinical pharmacology

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the application of medication to detect, prevent, or treat disease

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pharmacotherapeutics

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a substance that can affect living processes

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drug

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a scientific name based on the drug’s chemical structure

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chemical name

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name of the drug that is universally accepted

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generic name

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name of drug that is chosen by the drug company

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trade/brand name

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drugs determined to be suitable and safe for use without the HCP’s direct supervision

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over the counter drugs

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the study of how the body interacts with administered drugs

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pharmacokinetics

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the first process of pharmacokinetics. it is the transmission of drug fro the point of administration to the bloodstream

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absorption

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second process of pharmacokinetics. it is the transportation of drugs by body fluids to places of action.

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distribution

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this process of pharmacokinetics has outcomes of renal excretion, Inactivation of medications, and Increased therapeutic effect

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metabolism

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the last process of pharmacokinetics and it is the elimination of the drugs from the body

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excretion

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medications that targets specific illnesses and requires physician supervision

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medication prescription

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medication is administered on a regular schedule, with or without an end date.

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Standard prescription

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one time prescription

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Single Prescription

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a mrdication that is given only once and given immediately

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Stat Prescription

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specifies the dosage, frequency, and circumstances under which a medicine may be administered.

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PRN

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medication that is written for specific circumstance

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Standing prescriptions

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When a verbal or telephone prescription is received, the healthcare professional or nurse records it in the patient’s chart.

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Telephone order