Harm directly caused by the drug at normal doses, during normal use. Non-preventable ADEs.
ADE (ADVERSE DRUG EVENT)
An injury resulting in the use of a drug. ADE’s may result from medication errors, but most do not.
ACGME (ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION)
A non-profit private council that evaluates and accredits medical residency and internship programs. The ACGME currently oversees the post-graduate education and training for all MD and the majority of DO physicians in the United States.
ACE/ARB (ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS / ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS)
Medications that decrease the constriction of blood vessels allowing better blood flow to the kidneys and decreased blood pressure.