med terms week 6 Flashcards
1
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nasal decongestant
A
reduces congestion and swelling of mucus membranes
2
Q
antacids
A
counteracts hyperacidity in the stomach
3
Q
tylenol
A
analgesic and antipyretic
4
Q
mortrin
A
analgesic and anti- inflamatory
5
Q
generic name
A
common name of a drug (acetaminophen)
6
Q
brand name / trade name
A
the name of a drug given by a manufacturer (tylenol)
7
Q
qid
A
take four times a day
8
Q
tid
A
take three times a day
9
Q
qd
A
given daily
10
Q
bid
A
take twice a day
11
Q
prn
A
take as needed / necessary
12
Q
PO
A
taken by mouth
13
Q
IV
A
intravenously
14
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
15
Q
IO
A
intraosseous
