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OTC's, Herbal and Dietary Supplement Notes

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OTC's, Herbal and Dietary Supplements Alternative medicine  Not a typical part of standard care Complementary medicine  A group of diagnostic and therapeutic medications that are used together in conventional medicine Legend drugs  A drug approved by the United Stated Food and Drugs Administration that can be dispensed to the public, but only with a prescription from a medical doctor or licensed practitioner Dietary supplements  Products intended to supplement for something in the diet  Not medicines  Not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases Herbs  One type of dietary supplement  Have been used for thousands of years Iatrogenic effects  Adverse effects or complications caused by or resulting from medical treatment or advice

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OTC's, Herbal and Dietary Supplement Notes

Course: Pharmacokinetics and Medication Administration (NURS 205)

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Students shared 73 documents in this course

University: Widener University

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OTC's, Herbal and Dietary Supplements
Alternative medicine
Not a typical part of standard care
Complementary medicine
A group of diagnostic and therapeutic medications that are used together in
conventional medicine
Legend drugs
A drug approved by the United Stated Food and Drugs Administration that can be
dispensed to the public, but only with a prescription from a medical doctor or licensed
practitioner
Dietary supplements
Products intended to supplement for something in the diet
Not medicines
Not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases
Herbs
One type of dietary supplement
Have been used for thousands of years
Iatrogenic effects
Adverse effects or complications caused by or resulting from medical treatment or
advice