pharmacology Flashcards
One-time order
is an order that is written for a drug to be given once
STAT order
a single dose of medication to be given right away. 15 minutes within the order.
PRN order
An order that is written to treat a specific symptom experienced by the patient on an as- needed base.
Scheduled order
a medication order that is carried out until it is canceled or until the prescribed number of doses has been given.
Scheduled order
is a medication order that is carried out until it is canceled or until the prescribed number of doses has been given.
classification drug
defines the drug’s effect on the body system, the symptoms the drug relieves, or the drug’s desired effect.
converting units to milligrams ( small numbers to bigger numbers)
you would MULTIPLY by 1,000
Converting units to grams(big numbers to small numbers)
You would DIVIDE by 1,000
omission
appropriate medication not provided to a patient. Actions not taken
commission
doing something wrong. Wrong action taken.
Reasonable care
reasonable care is to give due care, care to a person by all means
incident reports
to allow the facility to note dangerous patterns and it also serves as an immediate recall of a current that may result in injury or damage in a future law suit.
Pharmacokinetics
what the body does to the drug
pharmacodynamics
what the drug does to the body
onset drug action
begins when the drug reaches a minimum effective concentration level.
