Metric/ Household Flashcards
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Metric system
A decimal system of standard weight and measures. Milliliters, cubic centimeter, grams, and milligrams
Household
System is based on common measuring devices- teaspoon and tablespoons
Medication order
Use metric system because measurements more accurate and universal
1cc
1ml
1tsp
5cc and 5ml
3tsp
1TBSP=15 cc= 15 ml= 1/2oz
2TBSP =
1 oz=30cc=30 ml
CC
Cubic centimeter
mL
Milliliter
g or gm
gram
1 gm= ——mg
1 gm = 1000mg
Medication must include
- clients name
- date of order
- Name medication
- Dosage ( how much, how often, how long)
- Administration instructions including route
- Signatures of authorized practitioners
Might also include
- any refills authorized
- if substation authorized
Pharmacy label
1.Pharmacy information
2. Date madication filled
3. Prescription number
4. Physician / prescriber name
5. Client name
6. Medication name, dose administration instruction
7. Expiration date= 1 yr from filled
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-might have number of pills
Pharmacy label might includ
- number of tablets filled
- substitution information
- refills authorized
- manufacturer
- pharmacist initiated
- Special instruction
All medications must be ordered by licensed practitioner
This includes both prescription and non -prescription (otc) medication
Qmap can’t take a telephone order
Order must be fax or written
Licensed nurses can or can’t take a order over phone or verbally?
They can take a TO or VO
TO
Over the phone order
VO
Verbal order
TO and VO must be singed in how many days?
14 days
VO and TO cant be signed by
MA or unlicensed office staff
Signed orders are required
-Add medication, change an existing order, DC a med.
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Can a Pharmacy labels be used as a prescription?
No
The pharmacy has delivered an antibiotic for your client. You may administer the medication without a signed physician order, because the pharmacy has the order?
False