table of drugs Flashcards
1
Q
J codes
A
identify the drugs administered and the amounts or dosages given
2
Q
J codes refer to drugs only by what
A
generic name
3
Q
routes of administration
A
most common methods of deliverng the referenced generic drug
4
Q
inj
A
injection
5
Q
IT
A
intrathecal
6
Q
IV
A
intravenous
7
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
8
Q
SC
A
subcutaneous
9
Q
INH
A
inhalant solution
10
Q
VAR
A
various routes
11
Q
OTH
A
other routes
12
Q
A “VAR” posting denotes various routes of admin. by way of
A
joints, cavities, or tissues, and as topical applications
13
Q
“OTH” other admisitration methods
A
suppositories or catheter injections
14
Q
DME
A
durable medical equipment
15
Q
DME’s are used by pts with
A
chronic disabling condition, and the term also includes some equipment that is used only temporarily until the pt has healed
