Module 4 ch 2 Flashcards
(68 cards)
1
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Anatomy of a script
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medical office info
date of script
patient info
drug name
dosage form and strength
sig: dose, route, frequency, +- duration
quantity of medication to be dispensed
refill count
prescriber signature
DEA number for controlled substances
2
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AAA
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apply to affected area
3
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AD
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right ear
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AS
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left ear
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AU
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both ears
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ID
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intradermal
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IM
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intramuscular
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Inh
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inhalation
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IV
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intravenous
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OD
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right eye
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OS
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left eye
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OU
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both eyes
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PO
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orally
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PR
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rectally
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SC
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subcutaneously
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SL
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sublingually
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CC
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cubic centimeter
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g
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grams
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gr
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grain
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gtt
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drop
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L
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liter
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lb
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pound
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mcg
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microgram
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mL
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milliliter
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oz
ounce
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qty
quantity
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Q.S
sufficient quantity
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tbsp
tablespoon
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Am
morning
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Ac
before meals
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ATC
around the clock
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BID
twice daily
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h or hr
hour
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HS
at bedtime
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PC
after meals
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Pm
evening
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PRN
as needed
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Q
every
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QID
four times daily
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STAT
immediately
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TID
three times daily
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BP
blood pressure
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c
with
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DAW
dispense as written
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IR
immediate release
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K, KCL
potassium, potassium chloride
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ODT
orally disintegrating tablet
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s
without
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SOB
shortness of breath
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supp
suppository
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tab
tablet
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u.d.
as directed
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w
with
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w/o
without
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receiving prescriptions
e-prescribe
hard copy
fax
telephone order
CPOE
Paper chart orders
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Processing script first time
create a profile for the patient (demographic data, insurance, allergies, current meds, conditions, pregnancy)
57
Follow up encounters
Must verify that nothing has changed
ask open-ended questions
be conversational
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Verify profile match
name
d.o.b
address
room number
account number/Medical record
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Screening script
must verify the completeness and authenticity of the script
-suspicions should be escalated to the pharmacist
60
Scrutiny issues
unusual doses, quantities and refills
non-local providers
unfamiliar signatures
signs of alteration
incorrect dea number
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Entering medication into system
select the correct medication within the pharmacy system
enter the remaining prescription info and submit the order to the system
62
Final verification
medication label
correct drug
appropriate quantity of the drug should be place in container
place any auxiliary labels on container
collate any other filled medication orders for the same patient and send them in line for verification via pharmacist
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Workflow urgency
medication orders should include specifics on timing of med administration
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standardized nomenclature
Nomenclature for frequencies should be standardized within the institution well
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STAT
15 min
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Urgent
1 hour
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Routine
to be administered at next standard time
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Medication administration record purpose
A guide for medication administration personnel
A record of each medication that has been administered to the patient
