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accerlerated care unit (ACU)
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Separate unit in the hospital where patients are prepared to better care for themselves and their condition after being discharged from the hospital.
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acidosis
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Acid/base imbalance causing the blood and body tissues to become excessively acidic.
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acute
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A severe condition rising rapidly to a peak and then subsiding.
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additive (parenteral)
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An addition of an active ingredient to a solution that is intended for intravenous administration or irrigation.
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alkalosis
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Acid/base imbalance causing the blood and body tissue to become excessively alkaline or basic.
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allergen
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An agent that provokes the symptoms of an allergy.
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allergy
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An abnormal reaction to a substance, situation, or physical state.
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ambulatory patient
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A patient who is able to walk and is not restricted to bed.
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amphetamine
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A stimulant drug; also known as uppers, bam bennies, browns, bumblebee, butterflies
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anabolic agent
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A substance that builds up tissue protein.
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anabolism
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The body process during which proteins are synthesized and tissues are formed.
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analgesic
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A substance the relieves pain.
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anaphylaxis
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A hypersensitivity reaction that is immediate, shock-like, andpossibly fatal.
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anesthetic
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A drug used to decrease sensation
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aneurysm
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A dilation or bulging out of a blood vessel wall.
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antepartum
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Before the onset of childbirth.
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antibiotic
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A substance that is able to kill or inhibit the growth of bacterial or other microorganisms.
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anticoagulant
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A drug that prevents or delays coagulation or clotting of blood; a "blood thinner".
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antiflatulent
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A drug that cacilitates expulsion of gas from the GI tract.
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antigen
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An agent that stimulates antibody formation.
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antineoplastic
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A substance that prevents the development or spread of tumor cells
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antipruritic
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A drug that relieves itch.
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antipyretic
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A drug that reduces fever.
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antiseptic
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An agent that inhibits the growth of microorganisms, but does not necessarily kill them.
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antitoxin
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A specific agent neutralizing a poison or toxin.
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antitussive
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A drug used for the relief of cough.
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arrhymia
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An abnormal, irregular heatbeat.
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arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of the arteries.
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arthritis
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Inflammation of joints.
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ascites
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Accumulation of fluid within the abdoninal cavity.
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aspetic technique
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A method of preparation that will prevent contanimation of a site or product.
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athersclerosis
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Lipid (fat) deposits in large and medium size arteries.
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atonic
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Weak tone or absence of tone.
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bactericide
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An agent capable of killing bacterias.
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bacteriostat
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An agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria.
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benign
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Not malignang or invasive.
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biopsy
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Excision of a small piece of tissue for diagnostic purposes.
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
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An indication of kidney function.
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bradycardia
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Slow heart rate.
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buccal
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Between the gum and cheek.
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calibration
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A method of standardizing a measuring device
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carcinogen
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Any substance that causes cancer.
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cathartic
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A drug used to produce evacuation of the bowel.
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central service
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An area in the hospital where general sterillization procedures are performed; serves as a storage facility for various equipment.
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chemotherapy
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Treatment of a condition with drugs. Currently used in reference to the treatment of cancer.
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chronic
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Of a long duration or frequent recurrence.
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coagulation
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Blood-clotting process.
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cocaine
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A topical anesthetic; also known as coke, crack, snow, blow, white horse, 8-ball.
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colostomy
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Creation of an opening into the colon through the abdominal wall.
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compliance
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Act of adhering to prescribed directions.
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congestive heart failure (CHF)
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Failure or diminished ability of the heart to pump an adequate blood supply to the rest of the body.
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crack
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an illicit, pure form of cocaine, usually smoked in a pipe.
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creatine clearance
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A measure of renal function.
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decongestant
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A drug used to open the air passages of the nose and lungs.
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decubitus ulcer
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A bedsore.
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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A double-stranded structure that is the molecular basis of heredity.
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diabetes mellitus
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A chronic disease affecting carbohydrate metabolism.
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diagnosis
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The indentification of a disease from its signs and symptoms.
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diastolic pressure
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The force exerted by the blood on the vessels when the ventricles of the heart are in a state of rest before systole.
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diluent
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An agent that dilutes or reconstitutes a solution or mixture.
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diuretic
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A drug used to increase urinary output.
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eletrocardiogram
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A graphic record of the heart's action by electronic measurment.
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electroencephalogram
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A tracing or electronic recording of brain waves.
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embolism
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A traveling blood clot that may deposit in a vessel and obstruct flow through that vessel.
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ER
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A hospital unit where patients are treated for conditions that require immediate attention.
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equivalent weight
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The gram molecular weight divided by the highest valent ion in the molecule.
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erythrocyte
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A red blood cell.
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estrogen
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A hormone that produces secondary sex characterisitics in the female.
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etiology
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The causes of disease.
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expectorant
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A drug that promotes the secretion and excretion of mucus from the lungs and trachea.
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febrile
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Body temperature above normal.
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fibrillation
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Rapid, ineffectual heartbeat.
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floor stock
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Medications that are routinely kept on the nursing unit.
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gastric
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Pertaining to the stomach.
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generic drug name
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The nonproprietary (non-brand) name of a drug.
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glucose tolerance test
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A test for diabetes based on a ability of the liver to store glucose.
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hemorrhage
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Severe bleeding.
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hemostat
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An agent used to arrest hemorrhage.
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hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver.
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heroin
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An illicit drug derived from morphine; also known as brown sugar.
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hyperalimentation
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Intravenous feeding; total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
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hypertension
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High blood pressure.
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hypnotic
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A drug used to induce sleep.
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hypotension
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Low blood pressure.
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immunity
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Resistance to infection.
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incubation
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The period between exposure to an infective disease process and the symptoms of infection.
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infection
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The successful invasion of the body by pathogenic organisms.
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inflammation
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The condition characterized by pain, heat, redness, and swelling.
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infusion
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The slow injection of a solution into a vein, subcutaneous tissue, or other tissue.
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injection
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The act of forcing a liquid medication into the blood or body.
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inpatient
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A patient who requires the use of a hospital bed and is registered in the hospital to receive medical or surgical care.
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ICU
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A hospital unit where the patient recieves constant and vigilant attention.
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intradermal
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Situated or applied within the skin.
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intrathecal
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Within the subdural space of the spinal cord.
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intramuscular
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Within the muscle.
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iontophoresis
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Introduction of medication into the tissue by means of an electric current.
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jaundice
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Yellow appearance of skin and mucous membranes resulting from the deposition of bile pigment.
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laboratory
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A hospital department where chemicals or biological testing is performed for the purpose of aiding diagnosis.
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leukemia
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A disease characterized by an extremely high white blood cell count.
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lozenge
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A small, medicated or flavored disk intended to be disolved in the mouth.
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LSD
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Lysergic acid diethylamide, a hallucinogen also known as beast, black sunshine, the chief.
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MAO inhibitors
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A class of drugs that act as antidepressants by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase.
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malignant
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A type of tumor that invades healthy tissue and becomes progressively worse.
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marijuana
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Substance from hemp, that has an effect on mood, perception and psychomotor coordination; also known as sinse, weed, herb, grass, dope reefer, maryjane.
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mastectomy
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Removal of the breast.
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medication administration record (MAR)
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A record maintained by the nursing staff containing information about the patient's medicatoin and its frequency of administration.
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meniges
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The membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
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metabilism
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The process by which an organism converts food to energy needed for anabolism.
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metastasis
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The spread of disease from one organ to another.
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milliequivalent (mEq)
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One-thousanth of an equivalent weight.
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miotic
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A drug that causes constriction of the pupil.
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mnemonic code
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A abbreviation used in computerized medication order entry.
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morgue
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A place where a corpse is kept until released for burial.
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mucolytic
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A substance that liquifies, dissolves, or digests mucus.
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mydriatic
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An agent that dilates the pupils of the eye.
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myocardial infarction (MI)
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Injury to the heart muscle due to inadequate oxygen supply caused by occlusion of the coronary atery.
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narcotic
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A drug that is habit formng and addictive and produces relief from pain.
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nephritis
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Inflammation of the nephron.
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nephron
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Functional unit of the kidney.
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obstructive jaundice
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Jaundice that results from an impediment to the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum.
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occlusion
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Blockage of a blood vessel.
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operating room
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A unit in the hospital where major surgical procedures are performed.
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outpatient department
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An area of the hospital where various medical services are provided to patients who do not require a hospital bed.
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oxytocic
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An agent that cuases uterine contractions.
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palliative
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A treatment that provides relief but no cure for a condition.
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parenteral solution
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Sterile solutions intended for subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection,
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pathogen
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Any disease-producing organism.
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pathology
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That branch of medicine concerned with the essential nature of disease, especially the structural functional changes in tissue caused by the disease process.
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patient medication profile
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A record kept in the pharmacy of patient data and current durg therapy. It contains such info as initiation and discontinuation of meds orders and dosage for and strenghth.
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PCP
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Phencyclidine, a hallucinogen; also known as busy bee, buzz, zombie.
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pertussis
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Whooping cough; an acute infectious disease of the respiratory tract.
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pH
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A measurement of acidity or alkalinity.
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pharmaceutics
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The science of drug-delivery systems.
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pharmacist
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A person licensed to dispense medication and to counsel on drug therapy.
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pharmacogenetics
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The study of the relationship between heredity and response to drugs.
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pharmacognosy
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The study of theraputic agents derived for natuaral sources.
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pharmacokinetics
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The study of bodily absorption, distribution, matabolism, and excretion of drugs.
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pharmacology
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The study of the action of drugs on the body.
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pharmacotherapeutics
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Pertaining to the use of drugs in the prevention or treatment of disease.
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pharmacy, contemporary
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A health service concerning itself with the knowledge of durgs and their effects on the body.
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pharmacy intern
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A person obtaining practical experience and training in pharmacy to meet the requirements of the state board of pharmacy for licensure as a pharmacist.
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pharmacy resident
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A graduate from an accredited pharmacy school enrolled in a program designed to develop expert skills in pharmacy practice.
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pharmacy technician
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Support personnel with education and training that allows performance of select tasks as delegated by the supervising pharmacist.
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pharmacy, traditional
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The art and science of compounding and sidpensing medications.
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phlebitis
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Inflammation of the veins.
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physical therapy (PT)
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Physical manipulation for the purpose of rehabilitation.
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plasma
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The fluid portion of the blood in which the blood cells are suspended.
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postpartum
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Occuring after childbirth or delivery.
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prognosis
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The expected outcome of the course of the disease.
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pulmonary
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Pertaining to the lungs.
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purified protien derivative (PPD)
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Product used as a skin test for tuberculosis antibodies.
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radiation therapy
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The use of x-rays in the treatment of a disease.
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radiopharmacy
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A branch of pharmacy dealing with radioactive diagnostics.
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radiology (x-ray) department
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An area of the hospital whre diagnosis and treatment are performed using x-rays, radioisotopes, and other similar methods.
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recovery room (RR)
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An area in the hospital where patients are monitored and treated immediately after leaving the operating room.
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renal
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Pertaining to the kidney.
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respiration
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The breathing process.
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ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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A single stranded structure that is the molecular basis for protein synthesis.
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rubella
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German measles.
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sedative
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A drug used to allay anxiety and excitement; often used to help a patient sleep.
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serum
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The clear fluid of the blood separated from solid part.
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signs
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Objective bodily evidence of distress found by physical examination.
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solvent
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A substance used to dissolve another substance.
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sterilization
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The act or process of rendering sterile; the complete destruction of microorganisms by heat ir bacteria compounds.
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styptic
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An agent that stops or slows bleeding by contracting blood vessels when applied.
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subcutaneous
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Under the skin.
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sublingual
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Under the tongue.
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symptom
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subjective evidence of a disease; evidence of disease as percieved by the patient.
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syncope
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Fainting; a transient loss of consciousness due to inadequete blood flow to the brain.
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syndrome
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A joint action of agents in which the total effect of the combination is greater than the sum of their individual independents effects.
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systolic
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The force exerted by the blood when the ventricles are in a state of contraction.
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tachycardia
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Rapid heart beat.
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telephone order
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An order for a drug or other form of treatment that is given over the phone to an authorized reciever by an authorized prescriber.
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testosterone
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A hormone that produces secondary sex characteristics in the male.
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toxic
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A toxin that has been detoxified by heat and chemical treatment that retains its anitgencity.
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toxin, bacterial
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A noxious or poisonous product that causes the formation of antibodies called antitoxins.
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trachea
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Windpipe.
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tracheotomy
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An incision in the trachea.
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tranquillizer
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A drug to relieve anxiety or agitation.
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urticaria
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Eruption or rash associated with severe itching.
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vaccine
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Any material that produces active immunization in the formation of antibodies.
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valence
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Those electrons that are associated with bonds between elements.
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vasconstriction
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Narrowing of blood vessels.
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vasodillation
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Relaxation of smooth muscles of the vascular system that produces dilation of the blood vessel.
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ventricular fibrillation
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Rapid ineffectual action of the ventricle of the heart.
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verbal order
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An order for a drug or other treatment that is given verbally to an authorized reciever by an authorized prescriber.
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vertigo
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A sensation the patient experiences that the external world is revolving around the patient; dizziness.
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virus
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A submicroscopic agent of infectious disease that is capable of reproduction.
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viscosity
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An expression of the resistance of a fluid to flow.
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vitamin
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A general term for a number of organic substances that occur in many foods in small amounts required for normal growth and maintenance of life.
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written order
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An order for a drug or other form of treatment that is written on the appropriate form by an authorized prescriber.
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