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15 Cards in this Set
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Generic Name
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Name assigned to a drug by the united states adopted name (USAN) council for each pharmaceutical company that manufactures the drug after the patient has run out for the original manufacturers of the drug; the name is usually not capitalized.
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Inscription
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section appearing on a on a prescription showing the name of the drug, quantity of ingredients, and dose strength. |
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Inunction
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Rubbing of ointment or oil into the skin. |
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Signature
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Section of a prescription label that give instructions to the patient on how to take or apply the medication; also known as transcription.
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Transdermal
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Medication delivered through the skin by means of a dosage- regulator membrane (patch); also known as transcutaneous delivery.
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Subject Filling
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Alphabetical arrangements of records filed by topic or grouped Under a main theme. |
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Surname
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Charge- out system
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Integrated Record System
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files all documents in chronological order with out regard for their source.
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digital signature
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type of electronic signature that encrypts documents with digital codes that are particularly difficult to duplicate. |
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Chief Complaint
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is a concise statement, usually in the patients own words describing there symptoms, problems and pain how long this has been going on etc..
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Prognosis
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forecast of the outcome of disease or injury. |
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medical report
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Permanent, legal document in letter or report format formally stating the elements performed and results of an examination and treatment of a patient. |
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Audit
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Periodic examination or review of patient records to verify recordkeeping documentation for level of service billed and proper medical care. |
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Shelf Life
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Length of time of a drug may be kept before it begins to deteriorate. |
