CNPR Certification Ch. 20 G-M: Complete Study Guide
GT/GTT Right Ans - refers to medication dosage "drops"
G/GM Right Ans - refers to medication dosage, gram
GAMP Right Ans - good automated manufacturing practice
Gene delivery Right Ans - the insertion of genes into selected body cells for
uses such as triggering production of therapeutic agents, etc.
Gene mapping Right Ans - the identification of the locations of genes on a
chromosome, and the distance between various genes, for the purpose of
understanding the importance of genes in disease/illness
Gene therapy Right Ans - insertion of normal or genetically altered genes
into cells to treat genetic disorders and chronic diseases
general practitioner Right Ans - a physician who attends to a variety of
medical problems in patients of all ages, rather than focusing on a narrow
specialty; have not completed family practice residency like a FP
Generics Right Ans - copies of drugs for which the patents have expired
Genome Right Ans - the entire DNA of a cell
Genomics Right Ans - the study of genes and gene function
GERD Right Ans - gastroesphageal reflux disease
GI Right Ans - gastrointestinal
Glidants Right Ans - a category of excipients commonly known as flow
enhancers; added to powders used in pill production to ease movement
through manufacturing equipment ex. Talc
GLP Right Ans - good laboratory practice
, glycoconjugate Right Ans - a carbohydrate that is linked to a lipid or
protein
GPCR Right Ans - G protein coupled receptor
GPO Right Ans - group purchasing organization- group of 2 or more
member hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare entities
GRAS Right Ans - generally recognized as safe
HS Right Ans - at bed time
H Right Ans - hour
HA Right Ans - headache
HAMA Right Ans - Human anti-mouse antibody
HEPA Right Ans - high efficiency particulate air
Hepatic Right Ans - refers to the liver
hepatitis Right Ans - inflammation of the liver
hGH Right Ans - human growth hormone
hGP Right Ans - human genome project
HIPPA Right Ans - federal law that allows for health insurance "portability"
when changing employers and sets the standard for controlling sensitive
information through electronic media
HIV Right Ans - human immunodeficiency virus
HMOs Right Ans - strives to control healthcare and pharmacy costs by
placing sharp limits on the network of covered providers/drugs/etc
hormone Right Ans - proteins that are chemical messengers in the body
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