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Test 1 Flashcards

1
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Capture error

A

Error that occurs when a more practiced behavior automatically takes the place of a less familiar, intended one. Focus on a task is diverted elsewhere.

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Assumption error

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Error that occurs when an essential piece of info cannot be verified.

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Selection error

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Error that occurs when two or more options exist and the wrong option is chosen.

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Wrong dose error

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Error that occurs when a dose is either above or below the correct amount by more than 5%

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Wrong time error

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Error that occurs when any drug is given 30 minutes or more before or after it was ordered to be administered, up to the time of the next dose.

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6
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Extra dose error

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Error that occurs when a patient receives more doses than were prescribed by the physician.

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7
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ac

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before meals

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am

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morning

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9
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bid

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twice a day

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c

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with

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11
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cap

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capsule

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12
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DAW

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dispense as written

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13
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D/C

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discontinue

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14
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g

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gram

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15
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gr

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grain

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16
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gtt

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drop

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17
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h or hr

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hour

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18
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IM

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intramuscular

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19
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IV

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intravenously

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20
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L

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liter

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21
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mcg

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microgram

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22
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mEq

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milliequivalent

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23
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mL

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milliliter

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24
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NKA

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no known allergy

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25
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NKDA

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no known drug allergy

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26
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npo

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nothing by mouth

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27
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pc

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after meals

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28
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po

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by mouth

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29
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prn

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as needed

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30
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q

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every

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31
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qh

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every hour

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32
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q2h

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every 2 hours

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33
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qid

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four times a day

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34
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qs or qsad

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a sufficient quantity

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35
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stat

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immediately

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36
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tab

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tablet

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37
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tid

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three times a day

38
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ud

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as directed

39
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wk

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week

40
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ad

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right ear

41
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as

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left ear

42
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au

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both ears

43
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od

A

right eye

44
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os

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left eye

45
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ou

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both eyes

46
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syr

A

syrup

47
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supp

A

suppository

48
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aq

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water

49
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parts of a label

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brand name, generic name, dosage form, strength, package size, expiration dates, NDC, legend label, manufacturer, special storage requirements.

50
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Oral

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tablet, capsule, powder, effervescent salt, liquid

51
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transmucosal

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sublingual, buccal, ophtalmic, otic, nasal spray, suppositories

52
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topical

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ointment, cream

53
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Inhalation

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aerosol, solutions, micronized powders

54
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Parenteral

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IV, IM, subcutaneous, ID

55
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Drug Delivery Systems

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Delayed-release, extended release, matrix-controlled, osmotic pressure release, targeted drug, transdermal patch.

56
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5 Rights

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Right patient, right drug, right strength, right route, right time

57
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Orange book

A

book used to determine drug equivalents

58
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Drug Facts and Comparisons

A

reference book of clinical information for both prescription and OTC products

59
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Red Book

A

book used in pharmacy practice and administration; is an all-purpose compendium of product and pricing info for Rx, OTC, and medical supplies.

60
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Physicians Desk Reference

A

compilation of manufacturers’ prescribing information on prescription drugs

61
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HIPPA

A

law ensuring confidentiality of patient medical records including prescriptions.

62
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Functions of a technician

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  • meet and greet patients
  • enter patient and prescription info into database
  • assist in filling, labeling, and recording Rx’s
  • operate cash register
  • stock and inventory
  • billing and resolving online insurance claims.
63
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NDC number

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  • first section = 4-5# indicating manufacturer or distributor
  • second section= 3-4# identifying drug and dosage form
  • third section = 1-2# indicating packaging size and type
64
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Semmelweis

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handwashing with chlorinated lime water in maternity wards reduced death

65
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Lister

A

introduced antiseptics into surgery with his use of carbolic acid for cleansing instruments

66
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Ehrlich

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introduced arsphenamine to treat syphilis. first chemical agent used to treat an infectious disease.

67
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Banting and Best

A

Extracted insulin from the pancreas to treat diabetes.

68
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Domagk

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invented first antibiotic sulfa drug Protosil

69
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Fleming

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discovered penicillin

70
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Black box warning

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warning statement on the PPI and patient medication guide indicating possibility of serious or life-threatening adverse reactions

71
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Product package insert (PPI)

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information resource that is provided by manufacturers for the pharmacist and pharmacy technician, and not for the patient.

72
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FDA approval process

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  1. Preclinical research - synthesis and purification, animal testing, institutional review board. Submit INDA
  2. Clinical studies - 3 phases, NDA submitted
  3. NDA review - review decision is made and approval is granted or rejected
73
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FDA regulations

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drug approval process, generic drug substitution, patient counseling, and adverse reaction reporting systems.

74
Q

Hepatitis B

A

birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months

75
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Rotavirus

A

2, 4, 6 months

76
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertusis

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2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, 4-6 years

77
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Haemophilus influenzae type b

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2, 4, 6, 12-15 months

78
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Pneumococcal

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2, 4, 6, 12-15 months, 2-6 years

79
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Inactivated Poliovirus

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2, 4 months, 6-18 months, 4-6 years

80
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Influenza

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yearly starting at 6 months

81
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Measles, mumps, rubella

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12-15 months, 4-6 years

82
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Varicella

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12-15 months, 4-6 years

83
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Hepatitis A

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12-23 months 1 dose, 2-6 years series

84
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Meningococcal

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9 months - 6 years

85
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Things on an Rx

A 
Full name of patient
date
drug name
dosage 
route of administration
 amount of drug
generics permitted
# of refills signature of prescriber
DEA if needed
86
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Jonas Salk

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Discovered the polio vaccine

87
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Zero-order

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fixed quantity is eliminated per unit time

88
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first-order

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constant fraction of remaining drug is eliminate per unit time.

89
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Drug tolerance

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condition where the body adapts to a drug so that higher doses are needed to produce the same therapeutic effect

90
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psychological dependence

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condition where a patient takes a drug on a regular basis because it produces a sense of well-being.

91
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Physical dependence

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taking a drug continuously so that when the medication is stopped, physical withdrawal symptoms occur.

92
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addiction

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compulsive and uncontrollable use of controlled substances

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