NAPSRx CH. 21 Terminology Exam Questions With Complete Solutions Rated A+ Newest Version 2024
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NAPSRx CH. 21 Terminology
A.A. - CORRECT ANSWER-of each
-referring to medication dosage
A.C. - CORRECT ANSWER-before meals
-referring to medication dosage
AAHP (American Association of Health Plans) - CORRECT ANSWER-the primary U.S. association of health plans, which includes health maintenance organizations (HMOs),...
NAPSRx CH. 21 Terminology Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions
Rated A+ Newest Version 2024
A.A. - CORRECT ANSWER-of each
-referring to medication dosage
A.C. - CORRECT ANSWER-before meals
-referring to medication dosage
AAHP (American Association of Health Plans) - CORRECT ANSWER-the primary U.S.
association of health plans, which includes health maintenance organizations (HMOs),
preferred provider organizations (PPOs), other forms of managed care, and utilization
review organizations (UROs)
Absorption Rate - CORRECT ANSWER-the amount of time it takes a drug to enter a
person's bloodstream within a specified period
-can vary from person to person creating a challenge of refining a drug so that it is
effective for the low side, but not toxic to people on the high side
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWER-the process in which a medication enters the
bloodstream
AC - CORRECT ANSWER-anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision, and
urinary retention)
AC - CORRECT ANSWER-anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision, and
urinary retention)
-treats cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and chronic heart failure
,-pril's
Action Letter - CORRECT ANSWER-the FDA's official response to an NDA
-aka NDA Action
-message may be approval, approvable, or non-approvable
Active Metabolite - CORRECT ANSWER-A biological active product of a medication's
metabolism
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition that only lasts a short period of time
-example, the common cold
Acute - CORRECT ANSWER-in terms of diseases and conditions, abrupt in onset and
short-term
Ad. Lib - CORRECT ANSWER-freely
-referring to medication dosage
Additions - CORRECT ANSWER-situations where two or more medications are used
together and the clinical effect is equal to the sum of their individual effects
Adherence - CORRECT ANSWER-the proper use of a medication by a patient
-taking medication on correct schedule outlined by a physician, and using proper
technique
Adjuvant - CORRECT ANSWER-a substance that enhances the action of a drug or
antigen.
-____therapy is the use of a second form of treatment in addition to the primary therapy
e.g. having chemotherapy in addition to surgery or radiation therapy
,-test performed to assess the impact of a drug on the human body (pharmacokinetics)
-the ideal product will be rapidly absorbed, distributed to the target organ, broken down
efficiently without generating any toxic substances, and excreted effectively from the
body without harming the kidneys or other organs
Adverse Drug Reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-an unwanted, negative consequence
sometimes associated with the use of drug therapy.
-a more precise term than 'side effect', as some side effects may be therapeutically
useful.
Adverse Effect - CORRECT ANSWER-An unwanted effect a medication may have on a
person
Adverse Event - CORRECT ANSWER-An unanticipated event that involves risk to the
subject and that results in harm to the subject or others
AF - CORRECT ANSWER-atrial fibrillation
Affinity - CORRECT ANSWER-a measure of the binding of an antibody to an antigen
Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER-a drug capable of combining the receptors to initiate
drug actions
AMA (American Medical Association) - CORRECT ANSWER-a national association
based in Chicago that represents more than 700,000 medical doctors in the U.S.
-among other things, it defines ethical standards that physicians should observe in their
relationships with pharmaceutical companies and in their prescribing behavior
Alignment - CORRECT ANSWER-the manner in which client responsibilities are
allocated among sales reps in a pharmaceutical company
e.g. by therapeutic area, geography, and/or the sales potential of a given assignment
, -although Stark is referred to as a law against self-referral (referral to an entity in which
one has a financial stake), it applies more broadly to other arrangements in which a
physician is financially rewarded for generating service or product sales. Stark I limited
the prohibition to clinical laboratories. Stark II extended the prohibition to other
'designated health services', including outpatient prescription drugs
APhA (American Pharmaceutical Association) - CORRECT ANSWER-the national
professional society of pharmacists, founded in 1852, it was the first and is still the
largest professional association of pharmacists in the U.S.
-the members include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy
students, and pharmacy technicians
AMCP (Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy) - CORRECT ANSWER-An organization
for pharmacy directors. It is the national professional society dedicated to
pharmaceutical care in managed healthcare environments
Amide - CORRECT ANSWER-an organic compound containing an (O-C-N) group
Amino Acid - CORRECT ANSWER-building block of peptides/proteins
Amyloid - CORRECT ANSWER-a glycoprotein that is deposited extracellularly in
tissues
Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER-pain reliever
Analogue - CORRECT ANSWER-similar in chemical and physical structure
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-an extreme sensitivity and reaction to a foreign
substance, including medications
Ancillary Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplemental health services that facilitate
diagnosis and treatment, including lab work and x-rays
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