pharmocology Flashcards
1
Q
PRN
A
as needed
2
Q
controlled substance act
A
regulate manufacturing and distribution of drugs that can cause dependency
3
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
4
Q
Rx
A
take thou
5
Q
BSA
A
body surface area
6
Q
narcotic log
A
used in physicians office to track drugs with potential dependency issues
7
Q
anaphylactic shock
A
life threatening rxn, throat closes
8
Q
how many times check medication before administering
A
3x
9
Q
varicella
A
chicken pox
10
Q
TID
A
3x a day
11
Q
PDR
A
physicians desk reference
12
Q
aero chamber
A
device connected to an inhaler to allow patient time to breath medication in @their own pace
13
Q
acetaminophen
A
tylenol
14
Q
define reconstitute
A
turning powder medication into liquid medication
15
Q
signa
A
latin term for label found on prescription
