Pharmacology Basics Flashcards
What does ADR stand for?
Adverse Drug Reaction
What is Contraindication
Conditions in which use of certain drugs
What is Indication?
Diseases, Conditions and Disorders
What is PolyPharmacy?
Combination of two or more drugs
What is Therapeutic Range
Concentration or level of drug
Buccal (BUC.)
Inside the cheek
Abbreviation for Right Eye
OD
Abbreviation for Left Eye
OS
Abbreviation for both eyes
OU
Abbreviation for by mouth
P.O.
Abbreviation for rectum
Pr. Or rec.
Subcutaneous ”under the skin”
Subcu or SQ
Sublingual ”under the tongue”
Sibling or SL
Topical ”on the skin”
Top.
Abbreviation for Vaginal
Vag.
Before Meals
AC
After meals
PC
Ad lib stands for?
As much as needed
AS necessary
PRN
Hours of sleep
Hs.
STAT
Immediately
Every
Abbreviation q
Once Daily
Abbreviation qd
Two times a day
Abbreviation bid
Three times a day
Abbreviation tid
Four times daily
Abbreviation qid
Every hour of sleep
Abbreviation qhs
Every hour
Abbreviation qh
Every two hours
Abbreviation q2h
Every three hours
Abbreviation q3h
Every four hours
Abbreviation q4h
Nothing by mouth
Npo
Less than
Greater than
>
Without
_
S
With
_
C
Vital Signs
TPR or BP
Tablet
Tab.
Capsule abbreviation
Cap.
Abbreviation for solution
Sol
Abbreviation for syrup
Syr.
Abbreviation for cream
Crm
Lowers blood pressure
Antihypertensive
Prevents blood clot formation
Anticoagulants
Treats bacterial infection
Antibiotic
Treats stomach and/or intestinal conditions
Gastrointestinal drugs
Induces sleep
Endocrine system drugs
Lowers cholesterol
Antihyperlipedemic
Treats seizure disorders
Anticonvulsants
Controls disease and regulates body functions
Hypnotic
Reduces Anxiety
Anti anxiety drug
Treats depression
Anti depression drugs
Medication delivery system
Vials, Blister pack, multi-dose and unit-dose
What does MAR stand for
Medication Admin Record
Constant pacing; if forced to sit still can cause agitation
Akathisia
Irregular Muscular Action
Ataxia
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Being apparently awake but unresponsive
Catatonic
Amount of drug in certain volume of liquid
Concentration
Abnormal tonicity of muscle
Dystonia
Drug produces drowsiness & assists with the onset & maintenance of sleep
Hypnotic
Large decrease in Blood Pressure
Orthostatic hypotenstion
Client accepts a med but refuses to swallow
Passive refusal
Amount of a substance can be dissolved in a liquid
Solubility
Irreversible neurological side effects of antipsychotic drug
Tardive dyskinesia
Inadequate muscle tone in the muscles
Torticollis
Acidic substance produced when body uses fat instead of sugar
Ketones
Severe condition caused by lack of insulin and elevation in stress hormones marked by high blood glucose levels
Ketoacidosis
A client who usually participates actively in activities is sitting, listlessly, watching television. She has been drinking a lot of liquid and complains, “I sure have been going to the bathroom a lot today”. It is flu season and for the past few days, she has been complaining of feeling like she is “coming down with something”.
Is she hypo or hyperglycemic
Hyperglycemic
A medication aide assists a client to administer her morning insulin injection before breakfast. At breakfast, the client complains that she is “just not hungry” and refuses to eat most of her breakfast. Not long after breakfast she complains of feeling “nervous”. She looks a little pale and is sweating more than usual. The medication aide checks her pulse and notes that it is much faster than normal.
Is she hyper or hypoglycemic
Hypoglycemic
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
Drinking more than usual Goes to their bathroom frequently Eating more Squinting Irritable Infections or sore that take a long time to heal
Signs and symptoms of Hypoglycemic
Shaking hands Skin is pale and wet Rapid pulse Eating more Difficulty concentrating Confused Slurred speech
Loss of power expression by speech, reading, writing or signs
Aphasia
What does CVA stand for
Cerebral vascular accident
