Chapter 2: Administering Medications Flashcards

1
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Define standing order:

A
  • indicates that the drug is to be administered until discontinued or for a certain number of doses
  • facility policy must dictate that most standing orders expire after a certain number of days
  • a renewal order must be written by the physician before the drug may be continued
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2
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Define stat order:

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One time order to be given immediately

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3
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Define single order:

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One time order to be given at a specified time

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4
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Define PRN order:

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Given as needed based on patient need

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5
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Name the 6 requirements of a prescription.

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  • precriber’s name, address, phone, and licensure information
  • patient’s name
  • patient’s identifying data (eg. Home address, date of birth)
  • date the prescription was written
  • specific medication name, strength, and number of doses
  • specific instructions for use including frequency, rout of administration, number of refills, and warnings associated with the medication
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6
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What does the abbreviation “AAA” mean?

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Apply to affected area

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7
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What does the abbreviation “AC” mean?

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Before meals

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8
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What does the abbreviation “Amp” mean?

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Ampoule

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9
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What does the abbreviation “ATC” mean?

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Around the clock

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10
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What does the abbreviation “BID” mean?

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Twice daily

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11
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What does the abbreviation “CC” mean?

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Chief complaint

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12
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What does the abbreviation “CR” mean?

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Controlled release

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13
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What does the abbreviation “ER” mean?

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Extended release

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14
Q

What does the abbreviation “g” mean?

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Gram

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15
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What does the abbreviation “gtt” mean?

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Drops

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16
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What does the abbreviation “Hr or h” mean?

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Hour

17
Q

What does the abbreviation “IM” mean?

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Intramuscular

18
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What does the abbreviation “IR” mean?

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Immediate release

19
Q

What does the abbreviation “IV” mean?

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Intravenous

20
Q

What does the abbreviation “LA” mean?

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Long acting

21
Q

What does the abbreviation “mEq/L” mean?

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Milliequivalent/liter

22
Q

What does the abbreviation “PC” mean?

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After meals

23
Q

What does the abbreviation “PO” mean?

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By mouth

24
Q

What does the abbreviation “PR” mean?

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Rectally

25
Q

What does the abbreviation “PRN” mean?

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As needed

26
Q

What does the abbreviation “SL” mean?

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Sublingually

27
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q2h” mean?

A

Every 2 hours

28
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q3h” mean?

A

Every 3 hours

29
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q4h” mean?

A

Every 4 hours

30
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q6h ” mean?

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Every 6 hours

31
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q12h” mean?

A

Every 12 hours

32
Q

What does the abbreviation “Q1d or QD” mean?

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Every day

33
Q

What does the abbreviation “SR” mean?

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Sustained release

34
Q

What does the abbreviation “Susp” mean?

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Suspension

35
Q

What does the abbreviation “Tbsp” mean?

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Tablespoon

36
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What does the abbreviation “TID” mean?

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Three times daily

37
Q

What does the abbreviation “XL or XR or XT” mean?

A

Extended release

38
Q

Define polypharmacy.

A

Simultaneous use of multiple drugs to treat a single ailment or condition or simultaneous use of multiple drugs by 1 patient

39
Q

What are the 6 rights of medication?

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  1. Right patient
  2. Right drug
  3. Right dose
  4. Right route
  5. Right time
  6. Right documentation