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The specified amount and quantity of the drug to be taken at one time
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Disease that persists over a long period of time
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A health care facility that provides supportive care for the terminally ill
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An informational tag that specifies ingredients, doses, warnings, and potential drug interactions
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Over-the-counter medications that do not require a prescription
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Pharmacy ___, is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
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Drug ______ Based on the action of a drug and its use
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Government entitlement program for the poor who are blind, aged, disabled or members of
families with dependent children
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To prepare and distribute drugs.
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The ability of a drug to produce the desired effect
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applied to the skin for absorption into the blood stream
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measurement of the volume of plasma from which a substance is completely removed per unit time; the usual units are mL/min
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Occurs when, during the course of reviewing a patient's treatment, the medical necessity cannot be
validated based upon clinical guidelines or due to lack of information provided by the treating provider
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Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to a person’s normal metabolism, found in minimal amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically
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a meeting with an expert or professional, such as a pharmacist, in order to seek advice
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The evaluation of patient conditions for urgency and seriousness, and establishment of a priority list for
multiple patients
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The identification of a disease or condition through examination
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_______ technique is the process of performing procedures within controlled conditions in order to decrease the likelihood of contamination
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a liquid medicine which is given in the form of globules