Pharma: Chapter 9-10 Review

Question 1

MS

Answer 1

morphine sulfate

Question 2

MOM

Answer 2

milk of magnesia

Question 3

NKDA

Answer 3

no known drug allergies

Question 4

noct

Answer 4

at night

Question 5

IM

Answer 5

intramuscular

Question 6

PRN

Answer 6

as needed

Question 7

b.i.d

Answer 7

twice a day

Question 8

oz

Answer 8

ounce

Question 9

NaCl

Answer 9

sodium chloride

Question 10

a.c.

Answer 10

before meals

Question 11

p.c.

Answer 11

after meals

Question 12

demerol 75mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed, for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

Answer 12

PRN

Question 13

gives directions to the pharmacist for filling the prescription

Answer 13

subscription

Question 14

includes the symbol Rx

Answer 14

superscription

Question 15

gives directions for the patient

Answer 15

signature

Question 16

states the names and quantities of ingredients to be included in the medication

Answer 16

inscription

Question 17

when reading the correct amount of a liquid medication that has been poured in a measuring device, read at the __

Answer 17

lowest level of the meniscus

Question 18

when a medication error occurs, you should first

Answer 18

recognize that an error has been made

Question 19

for a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given

Answer 19

at the right time

Question 20

always check for __ before administering any medication

Answer 20

allergies

Question 21

a product that contains a __ should be shaken thoroughly before it is poured

Answer 21

precipitate

Question 22

the generic name for benadryl is __

Answer 22

diphenhydramine

Question 23

hydrocortisone is an __ agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock

Answer 23

anti-inflammatory

Question 24

pertaining to things unlawful

Answer 24

illegal

Question 25

moral principles or standards

Answer 25

ethical

Question 26

a legal document

Answer 26

patient’s chart

Question 27

individual hypersensitivity to a substance

Answer 27

allergy

Question 28

a checklist of activities to be followed when giving medications

Answer 28

6 rights

Question 29

recording process

Answer 29

documentation

Question 30

the convex upper surface of a column of liquid in a container

Answer 30

meniscus

Question 31

opaque

Answer 31

dark, not transparent

Question 32

fine particles that separate from a solution

Answer 32

precipitate

Question 33

emergency medication

Answer 33

epinephrine

Question 34

NDC is an acronym for _____________, which is used to identify the manufacturer, the product, and the size of the container

Answer 34

national drug code

Question 35

List the “six rights” of proper drug administration

Answer 35

right time, right route, right patient, right medication, right dose, right documentation