Test 5 Flashcards
What does prophylactic mean?
Drugs used to prevent onset of conditions
The term “brand name” is synonymous to:
Proprietary name
What is another term for the official name of a drug?
Generic name
What does DEA stand for
Drug Enforcement Adminitration
Define idiosyncratic
Side effects/ adverse effects particular to a person/individual
For what populations will drugs usually have a lower dose prescribed?
Peds and Geri
Give an example of a Schedule I drug
Drugs that are highly addictive that do not have any medical use
I.e. cocaine, meth, heronine
Give an example of a Schedule II drug
Drugs that are highly addictive but are approved for certain medical uses
I.e. codeine, morphine
Give an example of a Schedule III drug
Moderate potential for drug abuse
i.e. steroids, asprin
Give an example of a schedule IV drug
Drugs that have moderate/lower potential for abuse
i.e. phenobarbital, Ativan, Ambien, valium
Give an example of a Schedule V drug
Drugs that have low potential for abuse
I.e. low strength codeine with cough supressant
If a medication is has parenteral administration, what would you need?
Needle because this is an injection
What are the 7 routes of medication administration?
Oral Parenteral/Injection Topical Drops Inhaled Sublingual Supossitory
What are the 10 medication rights?
Correct patient Correct medication Right dosage Right route Right time Right documentation Right patient education Right to refuse Right assessment Right evaluation
1 kg is equivalent to how many lbs?
2.2
When you replace a transdermal patch, in what order do you replace the patch and remove the old patch?
Remove the old patch first
2nd replace the new patch
Mucosal can refer to what body parts/regions?
Eye, ear, mouth, rectum, vaginal, nasal
What is another term for needle gauge?
Lumen
What needle length and gauge would you use for an ID injetction?
3/8 length
27-28 gauge
Where is the ventrogluteal region? Why is this injection site not usually used anymore?
Used for IM injections, outerupper hip
Not usually used now because do not want to stick pt between your spread fingers
What angle is used for a subcutaneous injection
45 degreee angle
Name two injections that are subcutaneous?
Heparin and Insulin
What angle do you administer an intradermal injection?
10-15 degrees
What is the abbreviation used for medication “taken before meals”
ac
What is the abbreviation used for medication taken “twice daily”?
bid
What is the abbreviation used for medication to be taken “after meals”?
pc
What is the abbreviation used for medication to be taken every 4 hours?
g4h
What is the abbreviation used for medication to be taken “four times a day”
qid
What form of medication is an elixir?
taken orally
List the 6s of charting
Clients own words Clarity Completeness Concise Chronological order Confidentiality
What is the difference between the Signs and Symptoms?
Signs are Objective
Symptoms are Subjective
What would NOT be included on a problem-focused appointment documentation
Review of Systems would not be completed, just Chief Complaint
List the 6 types of physical exams
Palpitation Inspection Mensuration Percussion Auscultation Manipulation
What are the 6 components of Pt Health?
Chief Complaint Present Illnesses Past Medical History Family Medical History Social History Assessment of Body Systems (ROS)
What are the 6 characterizations of pain?
Acute Chronic Radiating Referred Intractable Phantom
What is the difference between a diagnosis and a clinical diagnosis?
Diagnosis: determines the cause and nature of disease/injury
Clinical Diagnosis: preliminary presumptive diagnosis made by physician based on health history and physical exam, AKA differential diagnosis
In what position would you have a patient in for a rectal exam?
Sims’/ Lateral
In what position would a patient be in for a pelvic exam?
Lithotomy
In what position would you have a patient for a catheter insertion?
Dorsal Recumbant
Describe dorsal recumbent patient positioning
On back, knees bent
In what position would you have a patient who is having a sigmoidoscopy?
Proctologic (Jackknife)
In what specialty would you see a RAST test done?
Immunology
What is the name of the two forms of skin cancer that are deemed less likely to metastasize?
Squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma
What coloring of skin would you expect on a patient with psoriasis?
Gray/silvery
In what specialty would you see a Romberg test done?
Neurology
What is diaphoresis?
Excessive sweating
In what specialty would you see the term “gravida”
OB/GYN
You would see CVS in a OB/GYN specialty, what does this evaluate?
Chorionic villus sample: cell sample obtained from placenta to look for chromosomal abnormalities
What is a Depo-Provera injection used for?
Its a type of contraceptive method
What is a sTrain?
stretch or tear of ligament that hold bone to bone
What is a sPrain?
Stretching or tearing of ligament of a muscle or tendon that connects bone to muscle
Where would check for a pulse after a fracture?
Below the fracture site
In a diabetic coma, what blood sugar would you expect to see?
Greater than 500
What blood sugar would you expect to see in a pt in insulin shock?
Glucose less than 70
True or False, in a medical emergency, you would change the dressing after gauze is oversaturated
False, you only reinforce dressings
An injury where there is tearing a way of the skin, like if a pt’s limb was caught in machinery would be an example of:
An avulsion
The term laceration would be similar to what other term?
Incision
Which is sterile, bandage or dressing?
Dressing
For what medical emergency does the rule of 9’s apply to?
9% of the body, used to evaluate and determine amount of body that is burned
