Exam 3 Flashcards by Pedro Fuentes

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tab

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Tablet

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cap

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Capsule

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supp

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Suppository

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oint, ung

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Ointment

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elix

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Elixir

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sol

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Solution

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susp

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Suspension

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syr

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Syrup

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tr, tinct

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Tincture

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sp

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Spirit

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CR

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Controlled release

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LA, XL

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Long acting

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SA

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Sustained action

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SR

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Slow release, sustained release

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XR

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Extended release

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DS

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Double strength

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EC

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Enteric coated

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dil

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Diluent

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fl, fld

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Fluid

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liq

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Liquid

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BSA

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Body surface area

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OTC

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Over the counter

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KVO

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Keep vein open ( a very slow infusion rate)

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TKO

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To keep open

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D/C

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Discontinue

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NKDA

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No known drug allergies

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PCA

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Patient-controlled analgesia

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per

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By

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comp

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Compound

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amp

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Ampule

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mix

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Mixture

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ext

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Extract

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NS

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Normal saline

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DW

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Dextrose water; distilled water

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LR

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Lactated ringers

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H2O

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Water

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H2O2

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Hydrogen Peroxide

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Ca

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Calcium

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CaCl2

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Calcium chloride

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Cl

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Chlorine; Chloride

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FeSO4

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Ferrous Sulfate

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K

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Potassium

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KCl

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Potassium Chloride

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Mg

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Magnesium

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Na

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Sodium

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NaCl

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Sodium Chloride

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NaHCO3

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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ASA

A

Acetylsalicyclic Acid (aspirin)

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<

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Less than

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>

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Greater than

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/

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Per

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q

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Every

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Rx

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Medical prescription

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c with a line over it

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With

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s with a line over it

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Without

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a with a line over it

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Before

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p with a line over it

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After