Introductions to MM Flashcards
What are the 5R’s?
RIGHT PATIENT RIGHT TIME RIGHT DOSE RIGHT DRUG RIGHT ROUTE
Where could you find the professional standards for MM?
NMC Standards for Medicines Management
NMC Code
NMC Standard for pre-registration
What is Medicines Management?
The clinical cost-effective and safe use of medicine to ensure patients get the maximum benefits from the medicines they need with minimum potential harm.
What are the classifications of substances?
Food- dietary requirements
Supplements- Vitamins
Medicinal Products- Herbal substances
- GSL: General Sales List (over the counter which quantity is restricted).
- Pharmacy Only (P): Different dosage for each person
-Prescription Only Drug (POM): includes controlled drugs (CD) which are classified at law based on their benefits when used in medicinal treatment and if misused can cause harm
What does a.c stand for?
Before meals
What does b.d stand for?
Twice a day
What does o.d stand for?
Once a day
What does q.d.s stand for?
Four times a day
What does t.d.s stand for?
Three times a day
What does stat stand for?
Immediately
What does p.r.n stand for?
As needed
What does p.c stand for?
After meals
What does h.s stand for?
At bed time
What does m.d.u stand for?
Used as directed
What does i.m stand for?
Intramusclar
