Writing Prescription Flashcards
Study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs
Pharmacology
the study of drug:
– Absorption
– Distribution
– Metabolism
– Excretion
Pharmacokinetics
Movement of the absorbed
drug from the blood to the body tissues
Distribution
The rate of absorption is influenced by:
– Route
– Blood flow to the absorption area
– Ability of the medication to be absorbed
– Conditions at the site of absorption
Most drugs are excreted through the..
the large intestine and the kidneys
Metabolites are excreted from the body,
much like other waste products
Excretion
Four main drug actions are:
– Depressing
– Stimulating
– Destroying
– Replacing substances
a federal law enforcement agency under the US Department of Justice
The DEA
( po )
by mouth
(SL)
Sublingual , Placed under the tongue
Buccal
Placed in the cheek
(IM)
Intramuscular , Injected into the muscle.
(subcut)
Subcutaneous , Injected just below the skin
(IV)
Injected directly in the bloodstream.
slows down the cell’s activity.
- For example, narcotic medications decrease the activity in the brain’s respiratory center. This action slows the respiration rate.
Depressing
increases the cell’s activity.
- For instance, caffeine increases brain activity.
Stimulating
kills cells or disrupts parts of cells.
- For example, chemotherapy medications destroy cancer cells.
Destroying
substances required by the body can be given as medications.
- For instance, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus take insulin.
Replacing substances
Medical doctors who have been specially trained to diagnose and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
psychiatrists
To order a medication as a treatment for a condition.
Prescribe
To give a prescribed dose of medication to a patient.
Administer
To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.
Dispense
Comparing a document with another document to ensure that they are consistent.
reconciling
represents the drug’s exact chemical formula.
- For example, the chemical name of ibuprofen is propanoic acid.
chemical name
ibuprofen is an example of a _____ name.
Generic name
also called trade name.
- Usually the brand name begins with a capital letter and is followed by the registered sign (®).
- For example, brand names of ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin.
Brand name
Analgesic
Relieves pain
specifies the route, dose, and timing of the medication
Dosage
conditions or diseases for which the drug is used.
Indication
Adverse reactions
side effects
includes medications, foods, and beverages that interact with the medication.
Interactions
ID
intradermal
( ac )
before meals
( pc )
after meals
ad lib
as desired
( noc, noct )
night
_
p
after
prn
as needed
q
every
qid
4 times a day
tid
3 times a day
bid
twice a day
qam
every morning
NKA
no known allergies
NKDA
no known drug allergies
NPO
nothing by mouth
gtt, gtts
drop, drops
tsp
teaspoon
Tbs or tbsp
tablespoon
A tablet with a groove on the surface, used for splitting it in half.
scored tablet
how many times do you check the medication label against the order?
3
- created by the CDC
- must be given to pts for specific vaccines
- created to educate pts on the benefits & risks of vaccines
VIS ( Vaccine Information Statement )
What must be verified before giving a medication
- Pt full name
- Pt date of birth
Part of the needle that attaches or screws into the syringe
The hub
What is no longer a recommended IM injection site
dorsogluteal
how many capsules would be taken in 3 days if a prescription order reads Tetracycline 250mg/capsule , one capsule qid
12
The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the _____ name
chemical
most drugs metabolize in the
liver
This route has the fastest absorption rate
IV
” Rx symbol “
superscription
medication name and strength
inscription
directions to the pt regarding the dose and timing of medication
signature
directions to the pharmacist, how much to dispense, refills, and if generics are permitted
subscription
what medication causes dizziness
ibuprofen
