Terms Flashcards
any disease that comes on suddenly, has severe symptoms, and a short course. Is called what? Example : cold
Acute
Disease that develops gradually, over a long period of time, and lasts for an extended period. Is called what? Example : Arthritis
Chronic
doctor names an illness. Is called what? Example: Diabetes (name of disease)
Diagnosis
Prediction of the probable outcome of a person’s disease. Is called what? Example: chance of recovery
Prognosis
What is a disease called which is present from birth. Includes disorders inherited from the parents as well as any abnormalities that may develop between the time of conception and birth.
Congenital
What is a disease that affects the entire body. Example: Diabetes
Systemic
__________ is the commonly viewed symbol for the word prescription as indicated by the Rx symbol. The Rx means “recipe” in Latin meaning “take thou”. The Rx symbol should come before the inscription.
Superscription
__________ is the “body” of the prescription. It should provide the name of the medication along with the strength and dosage form. The exception to this may be if the drug only comes in one form (e.g. tablet/capsule).
Inscription
_________ gives the direction to the pharmacist. This is usually given in Latin short form. If the prescription is for a compound, the compounding directions would be found here
Subscription
_________ is also called the “sig” or “transcription”. This is where the practitioner provides information for the patient on how to take the medication appropriately.
Signatura
What are the 5 principles of Medicare?
- Public administration
- comprehensiveness
- universality
- portability
- accessibility
What are the 7 rights of the patient?
- The right patient
- The right medication
- The right dose
- The right dosage form
- The right route of administration
- The right time
- The right price
What are the 4 humors?
yellow bile, black bile, blood, phlegm
What does NAPRA stand for?
National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authoritie
What does CAPT stand for?
Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians
