Terminology Flashcards
1
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routine
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continued administration until medication is discontinued or overwritten with a new order (Ex. insulin)
2
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Standing order type
A
specified set of pre-written orders
3
Q
PRN order type
A
(as needed) patient requests these medications or based on parameters set by provider (narcotics, antiemetics)
4
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One-time order type
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single-dose; once medication is given, order is automatically discontinued
5
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STAT order type
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single-order that is needed to be administered immediately
6
Q
Formulary
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drugs stocked by the facility
7
Q
therapeutic effects
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are intended or desired effects
8
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side effects
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can be predictable and unavoidable secondary effects. are dose dependent as to intensity
