Medications Flashcards
1
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IV
A
intravenous; delivered through a vein
2
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IVP
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intravenous push; brief injection through the vein
3
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IVPB
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intravenous piggy-back; in tandem with, usually with normal saline
4
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IM
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intramuscular; directly into the muscle
5
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SQ
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subcutaneous; directly into the skin
6
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PO
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Per Os; orally, by mouth
7
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PR
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per rectum; rectally, into the rectum
8
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SL
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sub-lingual; under the tongue
9
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gtt
A
drops; droplet
10
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Drip
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intravenous drip; continuous injection through a vein
11
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Neb
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inhaled nebulizer; inhaled mist
12
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Patch
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transdermal; directly through the skin
13
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How to write Med Order
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Medication Name -> Dosage -> Route
14
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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used during cardiac resuscitation efforts
15
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Analgesics
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used to alleviate pain