N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.26.7 - DEFINITIONS
A.
"Antigen" means a substance recognized by the body as being
foreign; it results in the production of specific antibodies directed against
it.
B.
"Antibody"
means a protein in the blood that is produced in response to stimulation by a
specific antigen.
C.
"Immunization" means the act of inducing antibody formation, thus
leading to immunity.
D.
"Vaccine" means a specially prepared antigen, which upon
administration to a person, will result in immunity.
E.
"Vaccination" means the
administration of any antigen in order to induce immunity; is not synonymous
with immunization since vaccination does not imply success.
F.
"Written protocol" means a
physician's order, standing delegation order, or other order or protocol as
defined by rule of the New Mexico board of pharmacy.
G.
"Emergency contraception drug
therapy" means the use of a drug to prevent pregnancy after
intercourse.
H.
"Tobacco
cessation drug therapy" means the use of therapies, which may include
drugs to assist in quitting any form of tobacco use.
I.
"Hormonal contraception drug
therapy" means the use of hormonal therapies to prevent pregnancy, and
formulary products delineated in the written contraception protocol approved by
the board (e.g. progestin receptor modulator approved by the United States food
and drug administration for emergency contraception).
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