Medications Flashcards

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IV

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intravenous; delivered through a vein

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2
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IVP

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intravenous push; brief injection through the vein

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3
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IVPB

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intravenous piggy-back; in tandem with, usually with normal saline

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4
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IM

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intramuscular; directly into the muscle

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5
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SQ

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subcutaneous; directly into the skin

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6
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PO

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Per Os; orally, by mouth

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7
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PR

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per rectum; rectally, into the rectum

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8
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SL

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sub-lingual; under the tongue

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9
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gtt

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drops; droplet

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10
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Drip

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intravenous drip; continuous injection through a vein

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11
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Neb

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inhaled nebulizer; inhaled mist

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12
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Patch

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transdermal; directly through the skin

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13
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How to write Med Order

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Medication Name -> Dosage -> Route

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14
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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used during cardiac resuscitation efforts

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15
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Analgesics

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used to alleviate pain

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16
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Antiarrhythmics

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used for correcting abnormal rhythms in the heart

17
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Antibiotics

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used to treat or protect against bacterial infections

18
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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

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anti-coagulants are used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots; thrombolytics are dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed

19
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Anticonvulsants

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used to decrease the likelihood of seizures

20
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Antiemetics

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used to reduce nausea and vomiting

21
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Antihistamines

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used to reverse allergic reactions

22
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Antihypoglycemics

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used to increase blood glucose levels

23
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Antihyperglycemics

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used to decrease blood glucose levels

24
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Antihypertensives

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used to decrease blood pressure

25
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Antipsychotic

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used to decrease psychotic behavior

26
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Anxiolytics

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used to decrease feelings of anxiousness

27
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Bronchodilators

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used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function

28
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Corticosteriods

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steroids used to decrease inflammation

29
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Diuretics

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used to remove water from the body by changing urine concentration

30
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GI Meds

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used to ease GI discomforts

31
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Induction Agents

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used to induce anesthesia prior to a procedure that requires sedation

32
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Local Analgesics

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used to numb a localized area of tissue, usually for wound repairs

33
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Muscle Relaxants

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used to relax muscle tension or spasms

34
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Narcotic Antagonist

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used to counteract opioid overdose

35
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Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics

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used to paralyze the muscles of the body, usually used to prepare the patient for intubation

36
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Potassium

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used to treat hypokalemia

37
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Sedatives

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used to calm or mild sedate the patient

38
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Vasodilators

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used to dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow

39
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Vertigo

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used to treat dizziness associated with vertigo; (anti vert)