Terms Flashcards
APOTHECARY
A STORE WHERE PREPARED MEDICINES WERE SOLD OR A PERSON WHO SPECIALIZED IN THE PREPARATION OF MEDICINES
DISPENSE
PROVIDE MEDICINAL DRUGS
ACCOUNTABILITY
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONES OWN ACTIONS
PROFESSIONALISM
THE SKILLS, QUALITIES, PROPER JUDGMENT & BEHAVIOR EXPECTED FROM A PERSON WITH THE SPECIAL EDUCATION, TRAINING & SKILLS TO PERFORM A JOB WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS
Attire
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, DRESS OR APPAREL
Multitasking
Performing a number of tasks or activities simultaneously during a short time period.
Technician
A person with expertise in the practical application of technology
Generic medication
The official name give by the FDA to a medication which is described by its chemical nature
Infusion pharmacy
Prepares personalized intravenous medication
Over the counter medication (OTC)
Non prescription medicines
Preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance
Allows plan participants to use doctors and hospitals they choose not those assigned to them
Community Pharmacy
Large chain drugstores, privately owned pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies and large discounts store pharmacies
Mail order pharmacy
Pharmacies that use large automated dispensing machines at a main distribution center and may fill prescriptions for a 3 month supply; have very little interaction with customers
Etiquette
The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of particular profession or group
NDC Number ( National Drug Code number)
A unique 10 digit 3 segment number that identifies prescription and nonprescription drugs in the US