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31 Cards in this Set
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elixar
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liquid dose in an alcohol solution administered orally
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emulsion
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drug suspended within an oil or liquid fat
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tinctures
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topically applied dose form; drug dissolved in alcohol
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extract
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drug made from processed animal organs or plants
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gel caps/capsule
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solid dose form covered in gelatin
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syrups
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sucrose or other sugar-based liquid dose form admistered orally
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ointments/creams
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semisolid dose form liquifies at body temperature
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Pastes
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semisolid dose form that does not melt at body body temperature
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sustained release formulations
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oral dosage form formulated to dissolve slowly as it moves through gastrointestinal tract
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enteric-coated tablets
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drug form formulated to be protected againsted stomach acid
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generic equivalent
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drug produced by companies other than original developer
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ampules
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small, airtight glass containters containing drug;meant to be broken open for extract of drug;used only one time
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repository
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type of drug meant to be absorbed over a prolonged period after being implanted
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inert ingrediants
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ingrediant of drug formulation that includes preservatives, stabalizers, and liquid media into which the drug is dissolved or suspended
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indication
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term that means the reason or condition for which the drug is to be used
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estra-label
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any use of drug in a manner other than that approved by the FDA
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side effect
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any effect of drug other than the intended effect
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USP
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United States Pharmacopie
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formularies
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small booklets containing common drug doses or largerer reference books
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drug package inserts
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included with each container of drug
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Rx
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indicates prescritption drug only
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OTC
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over the counter drug
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C-I to C-V
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federally controlled substances with C-I the highest and C-V the least
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troches/lozenges
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powered drugs incorporated into a hard candy like tablet; not used in vet
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injectable dosage form
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administered by a needle and syringe
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vials
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mulitdose vials used more than once and sigledose used once
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molded tablets
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soft, chewable tablets
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dosage
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general amount given to patient over time
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chemical name
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describes the chemical composition of drug
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nonproprietary/genetic name
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consise name given to specific chemical compound
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proprietary/trade name
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unique name manufacturer gives to particular brand
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