pharmocology Flashcards
(32 cards)
PRN
as needed
controlled substance act
regulate manufacturing and distribution of drugs that can cause dependency
NPO
nothing by mouth
Rx
take thou
BSA
body surface area
narcotic log
used in physicians office to track drugs with potential dependency issues
anaphylactic shock
life threatening rxn, throat closes
how many times check medication before administering
3x
varicella
chicken pox
TID
3x a day
PDR
physicians desk reference
aero chamber
device connected to an inhaler to allow patient time to breath medication in @their own pace
acetaminophen
tylenol
define reconstitute
turning powder medication into liquid medication
signa
latin term for label found on prescription
drug interaction
pt’s reaction to medication
angle for IM injection
90 degree
clarks rule
calculates weight of child
defining “classification” of drug
action drug has on body
metformin
type 2 diabetes
zolpidem
ambien - insomnia
clonazepam
anticonvulsant
lisinopril, propranolol
antihypertensive
heprin, warphrin
anticoagulant
