Chapter 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
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a.c.
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Before meals
2
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b.i.d.
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Twice a day
3
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b.i.w.
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Twice a week
4
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IM
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Intramuscular
5
Q
IV
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Intravenous
6
Q
subcut
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Subcutaneously
7
Q
stat
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Immediately or at once
8
Q
q.i.d
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Four times a day
9
Q
p.r.n
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As needed
10
Q
gtt
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drop
11
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NOP
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Nothing by mouth
12
Q
PO
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By mouth
13
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t.i.d
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Three times a day
14
Q
Factors that influence medication dosages & action:
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- Route of administration
- Time
- Age of client
- Nutritional status of client
- Absorption & excretion of medication
- Health status of client
- Ethnicity and culture
- Gender
- Genetics
15
Q
Parenteral Routes: Injectable
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- IV
- ID
- IM
- Subcut
16
Q
The Rights of Medication Administration:
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- Right client
- Right medication
- Right dose
- Right route
- Right time
- Right documentation
17
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7 Component of Medication Order:
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- Client’s full name
- Date and time the order was given
- Name of medication
- Dosage of medication
- Route of Administration
- Time and frequency of administration
- Signature of person writing the order
18
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Correct way of writing medication orders:
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- Name of medication
- Dosage medication
- Route of administration
- Frequency of administration
19
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When interpreting medication orders make sure you…
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- Name all 4 components
- Look at abbreviations
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