Mod 2 Week 1 Flashcards
g, gm
Gram
ml, mL
Milliliter
gtt, gt
Drops, Drop
ac
Before meals
bid
twice a day
dc, D/C
discontinue
pc
after meals
qh
every hour
tid
three times a day
ID
Intradermal
IM
Intramuscular
IV
Intravenous
Subcut
Subcutaneous
Topical
Directly on skin
Oral
Swallowed, Travels along GI tract
Sublingual
Under the tongue, into bloodstream
Rectal
Used to treat certain conditions
Buccal
Between cheek and gum, into bloodstream
Vaginal
Usually treats local fungal and bacterial infections
Parenteral
Injection
Inhalation-
Delivered into respiratory system during inhalation
Intravenous
Directly into vein
Transdermal
Absorbed slowly thru skin into bloodstream
Right Medication
Take cues from patient to see if drug looks familiar
Right Patient
Ask pt for name and DOB, then compare w/chart
Right Dosage
Compare dose in chart w/dose you’ve prepared
Right Route
Make sure route you are preparing matches route in chart
Right Time
Give Medication at right time
Right Reason
You should know why medication is being given
Right Documentation
Document procedure immediately after
Intradermal Needle
27 G x 1/2, 10-15 angle
Intramuscular Deltoid Needle
22 G x 3, 90 angle
Subcutaneous Needle
25 G x 5/8/, 45 angle
Ventrogluteal IM Needle
25 G x 1 1/2, 90 angle
A written order prepared by a licensed provider authorizing a medication of treatment to be dispensed to pt for self-administration is called
Prescription
What type of medication is measured in units? (50U, 100U)
Insulin
After administration of a Mantoux test, how soon should the results be read?
48-72 Hours
During an angina attack, Nitroglycerin is most often administered by which route?
Sublingual
The gauge of a needle is determined by the diameter of it’s
Bevel
Intradermal (ID)
Between upper layers of skin
Intradermal (ID) Location:
Forearm, Back
Subcutaneous (Subcut)
Beneath the Skin
Subcutaneous (Subcut) Location:
Back between should blades, outer sides of upper arms, thighs, abdomen
Intramuscular (IM)
With in a muscle
Intramuscular (IM) Location:
Ventrogluteal, Vatus lateralis, Deltoid muscles
Urethral
Used when antibiotic/antifungal drugs are needed locally at site of infection
Inhalation Location
Nose, mouth
Inhalation Forms:
Inhaler, aerosol
Topical Forms:
Creams, lotion, ointments (salves), tinctures, powders, sprays, solutions, patch
Vaginal Forms:
Suppositories (most common), solutions, cream ointments, foam
Rectal Forms:
Suppositories, enemas
