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Pharmacology Flashcards

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Albuterol (medication)

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Bronchodilator

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Amlodipine besylate (medication)

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Antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker

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Amoxicillin (medication)

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Antibiotic

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Aripiprazole (medication)

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Antipsychotic

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Atorvastatin (medication)

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Antilipemic, statin

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Azithromycin (medication)

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Antibiotic

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Celecoxib (medication)

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Anti-inflammatory

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Cephalexin (medication)

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Antibiotic

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Clopidogrel (medication)

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Anti-platelet agent

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Donepezil (medication)

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

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Duloxetine (medication)

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Anti-depressant

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Enoxaparin (medication)

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Anticoagulant

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Escitalopram (medication)

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Anti-depressant

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Esomeprazole (medication)

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Anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor

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Fenofibrate (medication)

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Anti-lipemic

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Fluticasone/salmeterol (medication)

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Anti-asthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator (Flonase)

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Furosemide (medication)

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Diuretic (Lasik)

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Gabapentin (medication)

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Anticonvulsant

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Hydrochlorothiazide (medication)

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Diuretic

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Hyrdrocodone/Acetaminophen (medication)

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Opioid (narcotic) analgesic

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Insulin (medication)

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Hypoglycemic

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Levofloxacin (medication)

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Thyroid hormone

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Lisinopril (medication)

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Anti-hypertensive, ACE inhibitor

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Losartan (medication)

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Anti-hypertensive

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Memantine (medication)

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

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Metformin (medication)

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Hypoglycemic

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Methylphenidate (medication)

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Central nervous system stimulant

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Metoprolol succinate (medication)

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Anti-hypertensive, beta blocker

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Montelukast (medication)

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Bronchodilator (singulair)

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Olanzapine (medication)

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Anti-psychotic

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Omeprazole (medication)

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Anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor

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Oxycodone (medication)

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Opioid (narcotic) analgesic

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Pioglitazone (medication)

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Hypoglycemic

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Pravastatin (medication)

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Anti-lipemic, statin

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35
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Prednisone (medication)

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Glucocorticoid (steroid)

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Pregabalin (medication)

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Anti-convulsant

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Quetiapine (medication)

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Anti-psychotic

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Rosuvastatin (medication)

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Anti-lipemic, statin

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Sildenafil (medication)

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Erectile dysfunction

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Simvastatin (medication)

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Anti-lipemic, statin

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (medication)

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Antibiotic

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Tramadol (medication)

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Analgesic

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Valsartan (medication)

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Anti-hypertensive

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Warfarin (medication)

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Anti-coagulant

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45
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Zolpidem (medication)

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Sedative-hypnotic (sleep)

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Amp (dosage form ABBR)

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Ampule

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Cr (dosage form ABBR)

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Cream

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Liq (dosage form ABBR)

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Liquid

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Sup (dosage form ABBR)

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Suppository

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Tab (dosage form ABBR)

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Tablet

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Cap (dosage form ABBR)

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Capsule

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Elix (dosage form ABBR)

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Elixir

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Lot (dosage form ABBR)

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Lotion

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Syr (dosage form ABBR)

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Syrup

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Ung (dosage form ABBR)

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Ointment

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C (measurement ABBR)

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Cup, Celsius

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ds (measurement ABBR)

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Double strength

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g, gm (measurement ABBR)

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Gram

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gr (measurement ABBR)

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Grain

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gtt (measurement ABBR)

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Drop

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kg (measurement ABBR)

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Kilogram

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L (measurement ABBR)

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Liter

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lb (measurement ABBR)

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Pound

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mcg (measurement ABBR)

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Microgram

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mEq (measurement ABBR)

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Milliequivalent

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mg (measurement ABBR)

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Milligram(s)

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mg/dL (measurement ABBR)

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Milligrams per deciliter

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oz (measurement ABBR)

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Ounce

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qt (measurement ABBR)

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Quart

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Tbsp (measurement ABBR)

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Tablespoon

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Tsp (measurement ABBR)

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Teaspoon

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ID (route of administration ABBR)

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Intradermally

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IM (route of administration ABBR)

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Intramuscular

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Inj (route of administration ABBR)

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Injection

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75
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IV (route of administration ABBR)

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Intravenous

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PO (route of administration ABBR)

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By mouth, orally

77
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PR (route of administration ABBR)

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Rectally

78
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R, rec (route of administration ABBR)

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Rectally

79
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Subcut (route of administration ABBR)

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Subcutaneous

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Top (route of administration ABBR)

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Topical

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A (frequency of administration)

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Before

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ac (frequency of administration)

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Before meals

83
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ad lib (frequency of administration)

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As desired

84
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AM (frequency of administration)

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Morning

85
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bid (frequency of administration)

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Twice a day

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Noct (frequency of administration)

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Night

87
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Ut dict (frequency of administration)

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As directed

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Agit (ABBR)

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Shake, stir

89
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aq (ABBR)

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Water

90
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cmpd (ABBR)

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Compound

91
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DAW (ABBR)

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Dispense as written

92
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Dil (ABBR)

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Dilute

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Disp (ABBR)

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Dispense

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Eq (ABBR)

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Equivalent

95
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Ext (ABBR)

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Extract

96
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Fe (ABBR)

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Iron

97
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Gen (ABBR)

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Generic

98
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K (ABBR)

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Potassium

99
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MDI (ABBR)

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Metered-dose inhaler

100
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Med (ABBR)

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Medicine

101
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MO (ABBR)

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Mineral oil

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Neb (ABBR)

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Nebulizer

103
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nr (ABBR)

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No refills

104
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Per (ABBR)

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By means of, through

105
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qs (ABBR)

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Quality sufficient

106
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Rept (ABBR)

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Repeat

107
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rf (ABBR)

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Refills

108
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Sig (ABBR)

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Write on the label

109
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Susp (ABBR)

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Suspension

110
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Analgesics (Meds and uses)

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Relieve pain:

Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone

111
Q

Antacids/Anti-ulcer (Meds and uses)

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Neutralize stomach acid:

Esomeprazole, Calcium carbonate

112
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Antibiotics (Meds and uses)

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Kill bacteria:

Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin

113
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Anti-cholinergics

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Reduce bronchospasm:

Ipratropium, Dicyclomine

114
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Anti-coagulant

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Delay blood clotting:

Warfarin, Enoxaparin, Heparin

115
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Anti-convulsant (Meds and uses)

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Prevent/Control seizures:

Clonazepam (klonopin), Phenytoin, Gabapentin

116
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Anti-depressants (Meds and uses)

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Relieve depression:

Doxepin, Fluoxetine, Duloxetine, Selegiline

117
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Anti-diarrheals (Meds and uses)

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Reduce diarrhea:

Bismuth subsalicylate, Loperamide

118
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Anti-emetics (Meds and uses)

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Reduce nausea/vomiting:

Metoclopramide, Ondansetron (zofran)

119
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Anti-fungals (Meds and uses)

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Kill fungi:

Fluconazole, Nystatin, Miconazole

120
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Anti-histamines (Meds and uses)

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Relieves allergies:

Diphenhydramine (benadryl), Cetirizine (zyrtec), Loratadine (claritin)

121
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Anti-hypertensives (Meds and uses)

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Lower blood pressure:

Metoprolol, Lisinopril, Valsartan, Clonidine, Losartan

122
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Anti-inflammatories (Meds and uses)

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Reduce inflammation:

Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Naproxen

123
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Anti-lipemics (Meds and uses)

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Lowers cholesterol:

Atorvastatin, Fenofibrate

124
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Anti-migraine agents (Meds and uses)

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Relieve migraines:

Topiramate, Sumatriptan

125
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Anti-osteoporosis agent (Meds and uses)

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Impove bone density:

Alendronate, Ibandronate, Calcitonin

126
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Anti-psychotics (Meds and uses)

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Control psychotic symptoms:

Quetiapine, Haliperidol, Risperidone, Olanzapine

127
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Anti-pyretics (Meds and uses)

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Reduce fever:

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Asprin

128
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Anti-spasmodics/muscle relaxants (Meds and uses)

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Reduce/prevent muscle spasms:

Cyclobenzaprine, Methocarbamol

129
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Anti-tussives (Meds and uses)

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Suppresses the cough reflex

Dextromethorphan, Codeine

130
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Anti-virals (Meds and uses)

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Kill viruses:

Acyclovir, Interferon, Oseltamivir

131
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Anxiolytics/Anti-anxiety (Meds and uses)

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Reduce anxiety:

Clonazepam (Klonopin), Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan)

132
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Bronchodilators (Meds and uses)

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Relax airway muscles:

Albuterol, Isoproterenol, Theophylline

133
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Central nervous system stimulants (Meds and uses)

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Reduce hyperactivity:

Methylphenidate, Modafinil

134
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Contraceptives (Meds and uses)

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Prevent pregnancy:
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (depo), Ethinyl estradiol (pill)
135
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Decongestants (Meds and uses)

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Relieve nasal congestion:

Pseudoephedrine, Mometasone

136
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Diuretics (Meds and uses)

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Eliminate excess fluid:

Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

137
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Hormone replacement (Meds and uses)

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Stabilize hormone deficiencies:

Levothyroxine, Insulin, Desmopressin, Estrogen

138
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Laxatives/Stool softeners (Meds and uses)

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Promote bowel movements:

Magnesium hydroxide, Bisacodyl

139
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Oral hypoglycemic (Meds and uses)

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Reduce blood glucose:

Metformin, Acarbose, Glyburide

140
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Sedative-hypnotics (Meds and uses)

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Induce sleep/relaxation:

Zolpidem, Temazepam, Eszopiclone

141
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15 drops (Household measurements)

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Apothecary: 15 to 16 minims
Metric: 1 mL

142
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1 teaspoon (household measurement)

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Apothecary: 1 dram
Metric: 5 mL

143
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1 tablespoon (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 4 drams
Metric: 15 mL

144
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1 fluid oz, 2 tbsp (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 8 drams, 1 oz
Metric: 30 mL

145
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1 cup (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 8 oz
Metric: 240 mL

146
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1 pint (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 1 pint
Metric: 480 mL

147
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1 quart (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 1 quart
Metric: 960 mL

148
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1 gallon (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 1 gallon
Metric: 3,830 mL

149
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2.2 pounds (household measurements)

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Apothecary: 2.2 lbs
Metric: 1 kilogram

150
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Aerosols (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Inhalation

151
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Caplets (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

152
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Capsules (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

153
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Creams (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical, vaginally, rectal

154
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Drops (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Otic, Ophthalmic, Nasal

155
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Dry powder for inhalation (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Inhalation

156
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Elixirs (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

157
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Emulsions (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

158
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Foams (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Vaginal

159
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Gels (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral, Topical, Rectal

160
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Injectable liquids (Forms of Meds and Route)

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IV, IM, SubQ, ID

161
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Liniments (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical

Used to protect dry/cracked skin, has more oil than regular lotion

162
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Lotions (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical

Used to treat itching and to reduce inflammation

163
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Lozenges (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral (cough drops)

164
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Mist (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Inhalation, nasal

165
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Ointments (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical, Ophthalmic, Otic, Vaginal, Rectum

166
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Patches (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical (transdermal)

167
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Powders (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical

168
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Powders for reconstitution (Forms of Meds and Route)

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IV, IM, SubQ, ID

169
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Solid extracts, Fluid extracts (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

170
Q

Solutions (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral, topical, vaginally, urethral, rectal (enemas)

171
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Sprays (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Topical, nasal, inhalation, sublingual

172
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Steam (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Inhalation

173
Q

Suppositories (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Vaginally, rectal

174
Q

Suspensions (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

175
Q

Syrups (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral

176
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Tablets (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral, buccal, sublingual, vaginal

177
Q

Tinctures (Forms of Meds and Route)

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Oral, topical

178
Q

Schedule I (medication schedules)

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Includes substances with high potential for abuse and no approved medical use. (Heroin, LSD, Mescaline, Marijuana)

179
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Schedule II (medication schedules)

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Includes substances with high potential for abuse/dependence. (Morphine, Methadone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine)

180
Q

Schedule III (medication schedules)

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Includes substances with moderate/low potential for abuse/dependence. (Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Testosterone)

181
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Schedule IV (medication schedules)

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Includes substances with low potential for abuse/dependence. (Diazepam, Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam)

182
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Schedule V (medication schedules)

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Includes substances that contain limited quantities of narcotic, often for antidiarrheal, antitussive. (Diphenoxylate w/ atropine, Pregabalin, Lacosamide)

183
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5 Rights of Medication Administration

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The right patient
The right medication 
The right dose
The right route
The right time
184
Q

Absorbtion

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The body converts the medication into a form the body can use and move into the bloodstream

185
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Distribution

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Transportation of Medication throughout the body. Blood stream carries medication to body tissues and organs.

186
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Metabolism

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Changes active forms of Medication into harmless metabolites ready for excretion through urine or feces.

187
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Expectorants (meds and their uses)

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Helps cough up mucous:

188
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Decongestant (meds and their uses)

A

Reduces nasal membrane swelling and congestion:

189
Q

You are teaching a patient about a cardiac event monitor. What instructions should you give?

A
  • Wear the monitor for 30 days
  • Continue regular activities
  • Change electrodes daily
  • Record any symtoms the pt experiences

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