Pharma: Chapter 9-10 Review Flashcards
MS
morphine sulfate
MOM
milk of magnesia
NKDA
no known drug allergies
noct
at night
IM
intramuscular
PRN
as needed
b.i.d
twice a day
oz
ounce
NaCl
sodium chloride
a.c.
before meals
p.c.
after meals
demerol 75mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed, for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
PRN
gives directions to the pharmacist for filling the prescription
subscription
includes the symbol Rx
superscription
gives directions for the patient
signature
states the names and quantities of ingredients to be included in the medication
inscription
when reading the correct amount of a liquid medication that has been poured in a measuring device, read at the __
lowest level of the meniscus
when a medication error occurs, you should first
recognize that an error has been made
for a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given
at the right time
always check for __ before administering any medication
allergies
a product that contains a __ should be shaken thoroughly before it is poured
precipitate
the generic name for benadryl is __
diphenhydramine
hydrocortisone is an __ agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock
anti-inflammatory
pertaining to things unlawful
illegal
moral principles or standards
ethical
a legal document
patient’s chart
individual hypersensitivity to a substance
allergy
a checklist of activities to be followed when giving medications
6 rights
recording process
documentation
the convex upper surface of a column of liquid in a container
meniscus
opaque
dark, not transparent
fine particles that separate from a solution
precipitate
emergency medication
epinephrine
NDC is an acronym for _____________, which is used to identify the manufacturer, the product, and the size of the container
national drug code
List the “six rights” of proper drug administration
right time, right route, right patient, right medication, right dose, right documentation
