Study the following
definitions and examples.
1. consult v., to seek advice or
information of
a. The doctor consulted with a specialist before
writing a new prescription.
b. May I consult with you about a drug
interaction case I have?
2. control v., to exercise
authoritative or dominating influence over
a. To control the cost of this medication, you
may get the generic version.
b. Please take your medication every day to
control your high blood pressure.
3. convenient adj., suited or
favorable to one's purpose; easy to reach
a. Is this a convenient location for you to pick
up your prescription?
b. It is convenient to have a pharmacy right
across the street from my doctor's office.
4. detect v., to discover or
ascertain
a. My doctor put me through some simple tests to
detect if I have asthma.
b. I have to keep track of my sleep patterns to
detect how many times I get up in the night.
5. factor n., a contribution to
an accomplishment, a result, or a process
a. Taking medications as directed is an
important factor in getting well.
b. Could my cat be a factor contributing to my
asthma?
6. interaction n., a mutual activity
a. My pharmacist was concerned about the
interaction of the two medications I was prescribed.
b. The interaction between the patient and the
doctor showed a high level of trust.
7. limit n., the point beyond
which something cannot proceed
a. My prescription has a limit of three refills.
b. My health plan authorization sets a limit on
which health care providers I can see without their permission.
8. monitor v., to keep track of
a. The nurse practitioner carefully monitors the
number of medications her patients are taking.
b. The patient had weekly appointments so that
the doctor could monitor her progress.
9. potential adj., capable of
being but not yet in existence; possible
a. To
avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your
doctor all the drugs you are currently taking.
b. Given the potential delay in getting
reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?
10. sample n., a portion, piece, or segment that is
representative of a whole
a. The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy
medication.
b. A sample of the population taking the new
medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects.
11. sense n., a judgment; an intellectual interpretation
a. The doctor had a good sense about what the
problem was but wanted to get a second opinion.
b. I got the sense it would be better to get my
prescription filled right away.
12. volunteer v., to perform as a volunteer
a. My doctor volunteered to call the drugstore,
so my medication would be waiting for me.
b. Since Tom was feeling so unwell, his son
volunteered to pick up his prescription at the pharmacy for him.