Chapter 03 Flashcards: Pharmacy Law and Ethics for Technicians

accessory

an individual who helps someone commit a crime

administrative law

the rules and regulations established by state and federal government agencies; regulatory law

adulterated

A drug or product that does not meet legal standards of purity

barbiturates

a class of central nervous system depressants that are also recognized as controlled substances

bioethics

A discipline that deals with the ethical and moral implications of biological research and applications

civil law

a branch of law focusing on the private rights of citizens

crime

a violation of the law

criminal

an individual violating the law

criminal law

the system of laws dealing with crimes and punishing criminals

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

a federal law enforcement agency that enforces controlled substance laws and regulations

felony

a serious crime, greater than a misdemeanor, that carries heavier punishments

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

the regulatory agency responsible for public health by ensuring the safety and quality of drugs and medical devices

law

rules and / or regulations established by a governing body

malpractice

an action or lack of action that may be considered improper within the confines of standard health care practice

medical ethics

the discipline of evaluating the merits, risks, and social concerns about medical activities

misbranding

when a drug product does not match its labeling due to false or misleading information

misdemeanor

a punishable offense under criminal law that is less serious than a felony

National Drug Code (NDC)

a unique serious of digits identifying the drug product, its manufacturer, and the package size and type

National Formulary (NF)

a list of standards for drug products

negligence

the failure to act in a way a reasonable person would be expected to under the same circumstances

orphan drug

a drug used in the management of a disease that affects less than 200,000 Americans

regulatory law

the rules and regulations established by state and federal government agencies; administrative law

standard code sets

a recognized list of codes used for billing and information exchange that denote medical components such as disease states

standards

guidelines for practice established by professional organizations

statutes

formally approved and recognized laws

tort

a private wrong against another person or their property