Chapter 2: Administering Medications Flashcards
(39 cards)
Define standing order:
- 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
Define stat order:
One time order to be given immediately
Define single order:
One time order to be given at a specified time
Define PRN order:
Given as needed based on patient need
Name the 6 requirements of a prescription.
- 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
What does the abbreviation “AAA” mean?
Apply to affected area
What does the abbreviation “AC” mean?
Before meals
What does the abbreviation “Amp” mean?
Ampoule
What does the abbreviation “ATC” mean?
Around the clock
What does the abbreviation “BID” mean?
Twice daily
What does the abbreviation “CC” mean?
Chief complaint
What does the abbreviation “CR” mean?
Controlled release
What does the abbreviation “ER” mean?
Extended release
What does the abbreviation “g” mean?
Gram
What does the abbreviation “gtt” mean?
Drops
What does the abbreviation “Hr or h” mean?
Hour
What does the abbreviation “IM” mean?
Intramuscular
What does the abbreviation “IR” mean?
Immediate release
What does the abbreviation “IV” mean?
Intravenous
What does the abbreviation “LA” mean?
Long acting
What does the abbreviation “mEq/L” mean?
Milliequivalent/liter
What does the abbreviation “PC” mean?
After meals
What does the abbreviation “PO” mean?
By mouth
What does the abbreviation “PR” mean?
Rectally
