NURSING I - DOSAGE ABBR Flashcards

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IV

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intravenous

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV PB

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intravenous piggyback

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Subcut

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subcutaneous

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SL

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sublingual, under the tongue

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ID

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intradermal

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GT

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gastrostomy tube

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NG

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nasogastric tube

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NJ

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nasojejunal tube

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p.o.

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by mouth, orally

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p.r.

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per rectum, rectally

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a.c.

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before meals

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p.c.

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after meals

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ad. lib.

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as desired, freely

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p.r.n.

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when necessary

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stat

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immediately, at once

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asap

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as soon as possible

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b.i.d.

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twice a day

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t.i.d.

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three times a day

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q.i.d.

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four times a day

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min

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minute

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h

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hour

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q.h

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every hour

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q.2h

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every two hours

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q.3h

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every 3 hours

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q.4h

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every four hours

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q.6h

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every six hours

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q.8h

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every eight hours

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q.12h

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every twelve hours

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_

a

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before

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_

p

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after

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_

c

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with

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s

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without

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q

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every

34
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qs

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quantity sufficient

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aq

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water

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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gtt

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drop

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tab

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tablet

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cap

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capsule

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et

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and

41
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noct

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night

42
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Drug Order - Sequence (4)

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  1. Name of drug
  2. Dosage
  3. Route
  4. Frequency
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(7) Parts of a Drug Order:

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  1. Patient name
  2. Name of drug
  3. Dosage
  4. Route of administration
  5. Frequency, time, and special instructions
  6. Date and time of order
  7. Signature & licensure of person writing the order
44
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Three checks to ensure safe medication administration:

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  1. Drug order
  2. Correct dosage
  3. Record drug administration
45
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BRP

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Bathroom privileges