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Glossary of Pharmacy Terms: Definitions and Explanations, Exams of Nursing

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU)Nursing

This glossary provides definitions for essential terms used in pharmacy, covering concepts like apothecary, pharmaceutical, dispensing, prescriptions, technicians, brand-name and generic medications, different pharmacy types (compound, infusion, nuclear), insurance plans (HMO, PPO), pharmacy settings (ambulatory, community, clinic, mail order), medication reconciliation, multitasking, automated dispensing machines, professionalism, accountability, attire, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), compounded medications, barcoding, computer literacy, unit dosing, communication skills, cultural competence, pronunciation, DEA numbers, confidentiality, NDC numbers, etiquette, interpersonal skills, triage, contraindications, lot numbers, policies and procedures, drug reference guides, and mentoring. It serves as a valuable resource for students, professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the language of the pharmacy industry.

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Section 1
Apothecary -
A store where prepared medicines were sold or a person who specialized in the
preparation of medicine
Pharmaceutical -
Related to the preparation, sale, or use of a medicinal drug
Dispense -
Provide medical drugs
Prescription -
An order for a medication written by a medical doctor for a pharmacist to prepare
and fulfill
Technician -
A person with expertise in the practical application of a technology
Brand-Name Medication -
Trademarked medications manufactured and advertised by a pharmaceutical
company
Generic Medication -
Official name given by FDA to a medication which is described by it's chemical
nature
Compound Pharmacy -
Prepares personalized medications for patients
Infusion Pharmacy -
Prepares personalized intravenous medication
Nuclear Pharmacy -
Compounds and dispenses radioactive materials
Over-the-Counter (OTC) -
A medication sold directly to the consumers without the need of a prescription
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Insurance -
Combines a wide range of coverages to a group; included medical professionals
offer a flat monthly rate with out deductibles
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Insurance -
Allows plan participants to use doctors and hospitals they choose, not those
assigned to them
Ambulatory Pharmacy -
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Apothecary - A store where prepared medicines were sold or a person who specialized in the preparation of medicine Pharmaceutical - Related to the preparation, sale, or use of a medicinal drug Dispense - Provide medical drugs Prescription - An order for a medication written by a medical doctor for a pharmacist to prepare and fulfill Technician - A person with expertise in the practical application of a technology Brand-Name Medication - Trademarked medications manufactured and advertised by a pharmaceutical company Generic Medication - Official name given by FDA to a medication which is described by it's chemical nature Compound Pharmacy - Prepares personalized medications for patients Infusion Pharmacy - Prepares personalized intravenous medication Nuclear Pharmacy - Compounds and dispenses radioactive materials Over-the-Counter (OTC) - A medication sold directly to the consumers without the need of a prescription Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Insurance - Combines a wide range of coverages to a group; included medical professionals offer a flat monthly rate with out deductibles Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Insurance - Allows plan participants to use doctors and hospitals they choose, not those assigned to them Ambulatory Pharmacy -

"Walk in Facilities" including community,clinic, mail order, and managed care pharmacies, where customers purchase prescriptions or OTC medications Community Pharmacy - Large chain drugstores, privately owned pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies, and large discount store pharmacies Clinic Pharmacy - Caters to clients with insurance through HMOs or PPOs Mail Order Pharmacy - Use large automated dispensing machines at main distribution center, may refill up to three months, very little interaction with customers Medication Reconciliation - Comparing patients drugs and doses with the medical doctors's records to prevent discrepancies Multitasking - Performing a number of tasks or activities simultaneously during a short period Automated Dispensing Machine - A computerized drug storage and dispensing device located in healthcare settings like hospitals and nursing homes rather than in central pharmacy Professionalism - Skills, qualities, proper judgment, and behavior expected from a person with the special education, training, and skills to perform a job with these requirements Accountability - Taking responsibilities for one's own actions Attire - Appropriate clothing, dress, or apparel Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) - Supplies all nutrients to a patient through veins Compounded Medication - The creation of a particular pharmaceutical product specific to the needs of a patient using appropriate ingredients and processes Barcoding - Tagging the packaging of each item with a machine readable Universal Product Code (UPC) to identify a medication Computer Literacy - Basic to moderate understanding of how to use a computer Unit Dosing -

A list of medication and prescription drug information and pill identifiers for consumers and pharmacy professionals Mentoring - A relationship wherein a more experienced person guides a less experienced one