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Define: Drug
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any chemical that can affect living processes
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Define: Therapeutics
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the use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or to prevent pregnancy
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List the 3 most important properties of the ideal drug
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effectiveness
safety selectivity |
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There is no such thing as a ___ drug. All drugs can cause harm.
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safe
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There is no such thing as a _____ drug. All drugs cause side effects.
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selective
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What is the objective of drug therapy?
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to provide maximum benefit with minimum harm
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_____ ______ is the key to prevent medication errors.
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correct administration
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The most important event will take place ______ the pill is administered.
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after
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Examples of adverse effects include:
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gastric erosion and sedation
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This was the first legislation to regulate drug safety
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The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
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