Week 3 terms Flashcards
Therapeutic Substitution
A drug that is believed therapeutically equivalent (ie, will achieve the same outcome) to the exact drug prescribed by a physician is substituted. Therapeutic substitution is generally mandated by formulary adherence programs.
APAP
acetaminophen (brand name is Tylenol)
ASA
acetylsalicylic asid (also known as aspirin)
prn
as needed
pm
evening
h
hour
Indication
In medicine, an indication is a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.[1] There can be multiple indications to use a procedure or medication
mcg
microgram
mg
milligram
.algia
pain
Analgesic
Relieves pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) (aka APAP), aspirin (aka ASA), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®), and narcotics are examples of analgesics.
No Substitution
The legal wording in Massachusetts that indicates the prescriber wants the brand name dispensed
c
with
contra.
against
Adherence
(Formerly referred to as compliance.) The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency for the prescribed length of time.
Antibiotic
Inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms whose overgrowth causes infection. Penicillins, quinolones, β-lactams, and cephalosporins are all examples.
Antihistamine
A drug that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on the H1 receptors. These agents are used to treat allergies, hives, etc.
.logy
study of
.logist
one who specializes in the study or treatment
.ist
one who specializes in
