Pharmacy Tech

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A-

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Without/ Away from

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AB-

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Away from

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Abbreviation

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Short code for complex medical words

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AC

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Before meal

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Accountability

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Taking responsibility for one's own actions

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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

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Occurs when a rupturing of plaque results in a blood clot in the coronary arteries

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Acute Myocardial Infraction (AMI)

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A condition in which complete obstruction of the coronary artery results in the death of the part of the hear muscle where blockage occurs

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Active Ingredient

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The main chemical in the drug that possess the properties to treat or prevent disease

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AD

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Right ear

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AD/ud

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As directed

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-algia

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Pain

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Ambulatory Pharmacy

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"walk-in" facilities including community, clinic, mail order, and managed care pharmacies, where customers purchase prescription or OTC medications

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Amputation

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The surgical process of removal

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Ana-

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Up/apart

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Anemia

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Low levels of red blood cells in the blood

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Angina

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Chest pain that's caused by ischemia or lack of oxygen

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Ante-

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Before

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Anti

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Against

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Antineoplastic medications

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Medications used to treat cancer; also referred to as chemotherapy medications

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APAP

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Acetaminophen

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Apothecary

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A store where prepared medicines were sold or a person who specialized in the preparation of medicines.

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Arteries

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

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Arthr(o)-

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Joint

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AS

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Left ear

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ASA

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Aspirin

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Asymptomatic

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A disease that has no apparent symptoms

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ATC

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Around the clock

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Atria

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The top two Chambers of the heart that receive blood from other parts of the body

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Attire

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Appropriate clothing, dress, or apparel

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AU

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Both ears

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Auto-

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Self

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Autoimmune disease

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A disease in which the body produces an immune response that acts against the body itself

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Automated Dispensing Machine

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A computerized drug storage and dispensing device located in healthcare settings like hospital and nursing homes rather than in central pharmacy

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Barcoding

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Tagging the package of each item with a machine readable universal product code (UPC) to identify a medication

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Brady-

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Slow

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Brand Name medication

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Trademarked medication manufactured and advertised by a pharmaceutical company

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Breathing

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The act of inhaling and exhaling air via the nose or mouth

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BSA

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Body surface area

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BI-

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Two

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BID

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Twice daily

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Bioequivalent

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Two drugs that are equally effective and safe and ar equally absorbed when taken in the body

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BIW

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Biweekly

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Cardi(o)-

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Heart

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Cardiac Cycle

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Cyclic flow of blood through the heart, valves, and vessels to and from the body

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Cardiac output

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Volume of blood pumped by heart per minute; can be calculated by multiplying the stroke volume and the heart rate; normal value is 4-8 liters

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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The act of providing mechanical compressions of the chest cavity and artificial ventilation to restore circulation and breathing in an emergency situation

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Cartilage

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A firm, flexible, and elastic connective tissue that connects many tissues and organs in your body; not as hard as bones but stiffer and firmer than the muscles.

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CC

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With meal

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-cidal

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Killing

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Circum-

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Around

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Clinic Pharmacy

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Caters to clients with insurance through HMO or PPO

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Coagulation

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The process of blood clotting

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Community Pharmacy

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Large chain drugstore, privately owned grocery stores, and large discount store pharmacies

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Compliance

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The patients ability to adhere to prescribed medication regimen

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Compounded medicine

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The creation of a particular pharmaceutical product specific to a patients needs using appropriate ingredients and processes

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Compounding pharmacy

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Prepares personalized medication for patients

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Computer literacy

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Basic to moderate understanding of how to use a computer

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Congestion

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A tightening or inflammation of the airways that causes labored breathing

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Confidentiality

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The requirement of health care professionals to respect and protect the privacy of personal health information

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Contagious

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Easily transmitted or spread from one person to another