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What is the English term for 'léčivo' (a substance used as a medicine)?

pharmaceutical drug

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Medication Vocabulary

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Question: What is the English term for 'léčivo' (a substance used as a medicine)?

Answer: pharmaceutical drug

Card 2

Question: What is the difference between 'medication' and 'active ingredient' in medication vocabulary?

Answer: medication (medicine) = lék; active ingredient = účinná látka

Card 3

Question: What does 'vehicle' mean in the context of drugs?

Answer: vehicle = nosič léku (forma)

Card 4

Question: What is 'dosage' vs 'dose'?

Answer: dosage = dávkování; dose = dávka

Card 5

Question: What phrase describes the 'route of administration' in medication?

Answer: route of administration = způsob podání

Card 6

Question: What does 'bolus' refer to in drug administration?

Answer: bolus = rychlé podání léku

Card 7

Question: What are 'over‑the‑counter drugs (OTC)'?

Answer: OTC = volně prodejné léky

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Question: What does 'prescription‑only medicine (POM)' mean?

Answer: POM = léky na předpis

Card 9

Question: What is 'behind‑the‑counter medication (BTM)'?

Answer: BTM = léky vydávané lékárníkem

Card 10

Question: What does 'off‑label use' mean?

Answer: off‑label use = použití mimo schválenou indikaci