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2523 JY
Apendix A & C
a-;an-;ana- | no;not;without |
ante- | before;forward |
anti- | against |
bi- | two;double;both |
brady- | slow |
contra- | against;opposite |
dys- | difficult;painful |
endo- | within |
epi- | above |
gynec/o | woman |
hemi- | half |
hyper- | above;excessive |
hypo- | below;deficient |
inter- | between |
intra- | within |
mal | bad;poor;abnormal |
neo- | new |
non- | not |
para- | near;beside |
per- | through |
peri- | around;surrounding |
poly- | many-excessive |
post- | after |
pre- | before;in front of |
retro- | behind;backward;upward |
semi- | half |
sub- | below;under |
syn- | together;with |
tachy- | fast |
tri- | three |
-algia | pain |
-cyte | cell |
-ectomy | surgical removal;excision |
-emesis | vomit |
-emia | blood |
-ism | condition |
-itis | inflammation |
-lepsy | seizure |
-oid | resembling;like |
-(o)logist | specialist in the study or treatment of |
-(o)logy | study of |
-oma | tumor |
-osis | abnormal condition |
-ostomy | creation of an opening |
-otomy | incision into |
-pathy | disease |
-phobia | abnormal fear |
-plasty | surgical repair |
-pnea | breathing |
-rrhea | flow;discharge |
-sclerosis | hardening |
-stasis | control;stop |
abdomin/o | abdomen |
arteri/o | artery |
arthr/o | joint |
ather/o | fat;fatty plaque |
audi/o | hearing;sound |
aur/o | ear |
bronch/o | bronchus |
bucc/o | cheek |
carcin/o | cancer |
cardi/o | heart |
cerebr/o | cerebrum |
coagul/o | clotting |
cysto/o | bladder, sac |
cyt/o | cell |
derm/o, dermat/o | skin |
electro/o | electricity |
encephal/o | brain |
erythr/o | red |
gastr/o | stomach |
gyn/o, gyn/e, gynec/o | woman |
hemat/o, hem/o | blood |
hepat/o | liver |
hydr/o | water; fluid |
hyster/o | uterus |
immune/o | protection |
lip/o | fat |
lymph/o | lymph |
muc/o | mucus |
my/o | muscle |
narc/o | sleep |
nas/o | nose |
nephr/o | kidney |
neur/o | nerve |
ocul/o, ophthalm/o, opt/o | eye |
or/o | mouth |
oste/o | bone |
pancreat/o | pancreas |
phleb/o | vein |
phot/o | light |
pneum/o | lungs;air |
proct/o | rectum |
psych/o, psych/i | mind or soul |
pulmon/o | lungs |
quadr/i | four |
rect/o | rectum |
ren/o | kidney |
rhin/o | nose |
septi | bacteria |
thorac/o | chest |
thromb/o | clot |
trache/o | trachea |
urethr/o | urethra |
ven/o | vein |
cerebrospinal | pertaining to the brain and spinal cord |
cerebrovascular | pertaining to the brain and blood vessels |
epidural | pertaining to above the dura meter |
epilepsy | a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures |
meningitis | inflammation of the meninges od the brain |
neuralgia | nerve pain |
neurologist | a physician who specializes in diseases of the neurological system |
schizophrenia | a type of psychosis in which the mind is said to be split from reality. |
bradycardia | pertaining to a slow heart rate |
cardiologist | a physician who specializes in diseases of the heart |
cardiomyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
endocardium | membrane lining the cavities of the heart |
hypertension | high blood pressure |
hypoxemia | too little oxygen in the blood |
myocarditis | inflammation of the heart muscle |
myocardium | heart muscle tissue |
pericardium | lining around the outside of the heart |
tachycardia | pertaining to a fast heart rate |
bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchi |
dyspnea | difficult, painful, or faulty breathing |
hypoxia | a condition of deficient oxygen levels |
pharyngitis | inflammation of the pharynx |
pulmonologist | specialist in diseases of the lungs |
rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
rhinorrhea | discharge from the nose |
spirometry | measurement of breathing |
stethoscope | instrument used to listen to lung and heart sounds through the chest wall |
arthritis | inflammation of the joints |
bursitis | inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac around joints |
intramuscular | pertaining to within the muscle |
myalgia | muscle pain |
orthopedic | pertaining to straight foot-pertaining to the study of diseases of the skeletal and muscular system |
tendinitis | inflammation of the tendon |
endocrinology | study of the secreting glands that comprise the endocrine system |
hyperglycemia | too much sugar in the blood |
hyperthyroidism | condition of too much thyroid hormone |
hypokalemia | low blood postssium |
pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
autoimmune | the disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immune system that causes the body to produce antibodies against itself. |
immunocompromised | a condition in which the immune system has been compromised by disease or immunosuppressive agents |
leukemia | a malignant blood disease marked by abnormal white blood cells, or leukocytes |
metastasis | the spread of cancer cells beyond the original site of the tumor through blood or lymph |
anemia | a blood condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red blood cells |
hematology | medical study of the blood |
myeloma | tumor of the bone marrow |
cholecystectomy | surgical removal of the gall bladder |
cirrhosis | chronic liver condition that causes yellowing of tissues |
colonoscopy | process of viewing the colon |
dyspepsia | the condition of indigestion, or of painful digestion |
dysphagia | pertaining to difficulty in eating or swallowing |
esophagitis | inflammtion of the esophagus |
gastroenterologist | specialist in the study or treatment of the stomach and intestines |
nasogastric | pertaining to the nose and the stomach (tube that travels from the nose to the stomach) |
pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
sublingual | pertaining to under the tongue |
nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
polyuria | condition in which one urinates excessively |
pyelonephritis | inflammtion of the renal pelvis area of the kidney |
urologist | physician who specializes in conditions of the urinary system |
conjunctivitis | inflammation of the conjunctiva |
intraocular | pertaining to the inside of the eye |
ophthalmologist | specialist in diseases of the eye |
optometry | process of measuring the eye |
photophobia | extreme sensitivity and discomfort from light |
myringitis | inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
otitis | inflammation of the ear |
dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
dermatologist | specialist in the study of diseases of the skin |
epidermal | pertaining to on the skin |
histology | the study of tissues |
percutaneous | through the skin |
subcutaneous | pertaining to below the skin |
gynecologist | a physician who specializes in the reproductive system of women |
hysterectomy | the surgical removal of the uterus |
mammogram | an x-ray of the breast |
obstetrics | the specialty pertaining to the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period |
vasectomy | excision of part of the vas deferens to produce male sterility |
absorption | the amount of medication that enters the bloodstream, or systemic circulation |
accreditation | the process of granting recognition or vouching for compliance with established criteria |
adjuducation | the determiniation of the insurer's payment after the member's insurance benefits are applied to a medical claim |
aseptic technique | the technique and procedures designed to prevent contamination of drugs, packaging, equipment, or supplies by microorganisms during preparation |
automated dispensing technology | electronic storage cabinets or robotics that secure medications and dispense them to nurses or other caregivers when needed. |
automated medication dispensing device | a drug storage device or cabinet that contains an inventory of medications that are electronically dispensed so they may be administered to patients in a controlled manner |
average wholesale price (AWP) | a commonly used benchmark for billing drugs that are reimbursed in the community pharmacy setting. |
beyond-use labeling | a date that is given to a medication noting when it should no longer be used, aslo reffered to as the expiration date |
bioavailability | the percentage of an administered dose of a medication that reaches the bloodstream |
brand-name drug | a drug that is convered by a patent and is therefore only available from a single manufactureer |
buccal | a solid medication dosage form that is placed in the pocket between the cheek and gum and absorbed through the cheek into the bloodstream |
centralized dispensing automation | technology that assists in the selection and dispensing of drug products that are located in a central location, and that can include robotics and carousels that use bar code scanning to select and label drug products for patients |
centralized pharmacy | pharmacy services that are provided from one location in the hospital |
certification | a voluntary process by which an nongovernemntal agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications specified by that agency or association. |
chain pharmacy | a pharmacy that is part of a large number of corporately owned pharmacies that use the same name and carry similarly branded OTC products |
community pharmacy | generally a stand-alone pharmacy located within a community that provides medication services to ambulatory patients |
compounding | usually takes place in a pharmacy and includes the preperation, mixing, packaging, and labeling of a small quantity of a drug based on a practitioner's prescription or medication order for a specific patient |
controlled substances | drugs or chemical substances whose posession and use are regulated under the Federal Controlled Substances Act and by state controlled substance laws and regulations |
copayment(copay) | the portion of the cost of a perscription that the patient is responsible for paying when a part of the cost is covered by a third-party payer |
decentralized pharmacy | pharmacy services that are provided on or near a pate=ient care area |
direct purchasing | buying directly from a manufacturer |
dispensing | the act of preparing a medication for use by a patient as authroized by a prescription. |
drug distribution services | the system(s) used to distribute medications that begins when the medication is received by the pharmacy and ends when the medication is administered to the patient. |
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | the federal agency that administers and enforces federal laws for controlled substances such as narcotics and other dangerous drugs |
Durable medical equipment | reuseable equipment used for the treatment of illness or injury |
electronica medication administration record (eMAR) | a component of the computerized patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when a medication was administered to a patient |
elixir | a clear, sweet, flavored water-and-alcohol misture intended for oral use |
excretion | the irreversible removal of a drug or metabolite from a body fluid. |
formulary | a specific list of drugs that are included with a given prescription drug plan |
generic drug | a drug that is no longer convered by a patent and is therefore generally available from multiple manufacturers, usually resulting in a significant reduction in cost. |
hazardous material | any material that poses a risk to people, animals, property, or the environment |
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) | federal legislation enacted to establish guidelines for the protection of patients' private health information |
hospital formulary | an approved list of medications that are routinely stocked in the hospital pharmacy to treat the types of patients the hospital typically serves. |
inhalant | a fine powder or solution of a drug delivered as a mist through the mouth into the respiratory tract |
intracardiac | injected directly into the heart muscle |
intradermal | injected into the top layers of the skin |
intramuscular | injected directly into a large muscle mass, such as the upper arm, thigh, or buttock, and absorbed from the muscle tissue into the bloodstream |
intrathecal | injected into the space around the spinal cord |
intravenous | injected directly into a vein and therefore immediately available to act in the body |
legend drug | a drug that is required by federal law to be dispensed by prescription only |
licensure | the process by which an agency of the govenement grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation if that the applicant has attained a degree of competency necessary to ensure that public health, safety and welfare will be protected |
lozenge | a hard, disk-shaped solid medication dosage form that contains medication in a sugar base, which is released as the lozenge is held in the mouth and sucked |
mail-order pharmacy | a pharmacy taht functions like a warehouse, with pharmacists and technicians who dispense prescriptions that are mailed to patients |
material safety data sheets | information sheets provided by manufacturers for chemicals or drugs that may be hazardous in the workplace |
medication administration record (MAR) | a component of the paper patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when a medication was administered to the patient |
medication error | any error occuring in the medication use process |
medication order | a written, electronic, telephone, or verbal request for a patient medication in an inpatient setting |
medication therapy management (MTM) | a service or group of services that optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient |
National Drug Code (NDC) Number | a unique number assigned to each drug, strength, and package size for the purpose of identification |
ointment | a semisold medication dosage form, applied to the skin or mucous membranes, which lubricates and softens or is used as a base for drug delivery |
parental | a route of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, such as intavenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous administration |
patient counseling | the act of educating a patient, by a pharmacist, reguarding the proper use of a prescribed drug, at the time of dispensing |
patient profile | a list of information about a patient, including name, identification number, date of birth, sex, height, weight, lab values, admitting and secondary diagnoses, room and bed number, names of admitting and consulthing physicians etc |
pharmacist | a health care professional licensed by the state to engage in the practice of pharmacy |
pharmacy satellite | a physical space located in or near a patient care area that can provide a variety of distributive and clinical services |
practice of pharmacy | the practice of pharmacy is regulated by each state through its pharmacy laws and regulations |
prescription | the written or verbal authorization, by an authorized prescriber, for the use of a particular pharmaceutical agent for an individual patient |
primary prescription label | a label, affixed to a dispensed drug prduct, that contains legally required information, including pharmacy name and address, patient name, prescriber name etc |
professional | a person who practices an occupation or vocation that requires advanced specialized training. |
professionalism | actively demonstrating the attitudes, qualities and behaviors of a professional while performing the duties of one's profession |
purchase order | a document executed by a purchaser and forwarded to a supplier that is considered a legal offer to buy products or services. |
registration | the process of making a list or being enrolled in an existing list. |
STAT | "statim" meaning immedicately |
stock rotation | placing the products that will expire the soonest in the front of the shelf or bin and those with later expiration dates behind them |
subcutaneous | deposited in the tissue just under the skin |
sublingual | placed under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed into the bloodstream |
suspension | a mixture of fine particles of an undissolved solid spread throughout a liquid or, less commonly, a gas. |
technician | an individual skilled in the practical or mechanical aspects of a profession |
topical | applied to the skin, mucous membranes, or other external parts of the body, such as fingernails, toenails, and hair |
transdermal | through the skin |
unit dose distribution system | a system that provides all or most medications to patients in a unit dose ready-to-administer form |
unit-dose package | a non-reusable container designed to hold a quantity of drug to be administered as a single dose |
wholesaler | a large-scalewarehouse with drugs and supplies located in various geographic regions that exist to help bring pharmaceutical products closer to the market |