Writing Prescription

Question 1

Study of the properties, actions, and uses of drugs

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

the study of drug:
– Absorption
– Distribution
– Metabolism
– Excretion

Answer 2

Pharmacokinetics

Question 3

Movement of the absorbed
drug from the blood to the body tissues

Answer 3

Distribution

Question 4

The rate of absorption is influenced by:

Answer 4

– Route
– Blood flow to the absorption area
– Ability of the medication to be absorbed
– Conditions at the site of absorption

Question 5

Most drugs are excreted through the..

Answer 5

the large intestine and the kidneys

Question 6

Metabolites are excreted from the body,
much like other waste products

Answer 6

Excretion

Question 7

Four main drug actions are:

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– Depressing
– Stimulating
– Destroying
– Replacing substances

Question 8

a federal law enforcement agency under the US Department of Justice

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The DEA

Question 9

( po )

Answer 9

by mouth

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(SL)

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Sublingual , Placed under the tongue

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Buccal

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Placed in the cheek

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(IM)

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Intramuscular , Injected into the muscle.

Question 12

(subcut)

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Subcutaneous , Injected just below the skin

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(IV)

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Injected directly in the bloodstream.

Question 14

slows down the cell’s activity.
- For example, narcotic medications decrease the activity in the brain’s respiratory center. This action slows the respiration rate.

Answer 14

Depressing

Question 15

increases the cell’s activity.
- For instance, caffeine increases brain activity.

Answer 15

Stimulating

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kills cells or disrupts parts of cells.
- For example, chemotherapy medications destroy cancer cells.

Answer 16

Destroying

Question 17

substances required by the body can be given as medications.
- For instance, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus take insulin.

Answer 17

Replacing substances

Question 18

Medical doctors who have been specially trained to diagnose and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

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psychiatrists

Question 19

To order a medication as a treatment for a condition.

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Prescribe

Question 20

To give a prescribed dose of medication to a patient.

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Administer

Question 21

To give a supply of medication that the patient will take at a later time.

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Dispense

Question 22

Comparing a document with another document to ensure that they are consistent.

Answer 22

reconciling

Question 23

represents the drug’s exact chemical formula.
- For example, the chemical name of ibuprofen is propanoic acid.

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chemical name

Question 24

ibuprofen is an example of a _____ name.

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Generic name

Question 25

also called trade name. - Usually the brand name begins with a capital letter and is followed by the registered sign (®). - For example, brand names of ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin.

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Brand name

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Analgesic

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Relieves pain

Question 27

specifies the route, dose, and timing of the medication

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Dosage

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conditions or diseases for which the drug is used.

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Indication

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Adverse reactions

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side effects

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includes medications, foods, and beverages that interact with the medication.

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Interactions

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ID

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intradermal

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( ac )

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before meals

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( pc )

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after meals

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ad lib

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as desired

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( noc, noct )

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night

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_ p

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after

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prn

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as needed

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q

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every

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qid

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4 times a day

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tid

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3 times a day

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bid

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twice a day

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qam

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every morning

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NKA

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no known allergies

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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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gtt, gtts

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drop, drops

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tsp

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teaspoon

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Tbs or tbsp

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tablespoon

Question 49

A tablet with a groove on the surface, used for splitting it in half.

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scored tablet

Question 50

how many times do you check the medication label against the order?

Answer 50

3

Question 51

- created by the CDC - must be given to pts for specific vaccines - created to educate pts on the benefits & risks of vaccines

Answer 51

VIS ( Vaccine Information Statement )

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What must be verified before giving a medication

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- Pt full name - Pt date of birth

Question 53

Part of the needle that attaches or screws into the syringe

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The hub

Question 54

What is no longer a recommended IM injection site

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dorsogluteal

Question 55

how many capsules would be taken in 3 days if a prescription order reads Tetracycline 250mg/capsule , one capsule qid

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12

Question 56

The name of a drug that represents its exact formula is the _____ name

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chemical

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most drugs metabolize in the

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liver

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This route has the fastest absorption rate

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IV

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" Rx symbol "

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superscription

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medication name and strength

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inscription

Question 61

directions to the pt regarding the dose and timing of medication

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signature

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directions to the pharmacist, how much to dispense, refills, and if generics are permitted

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subscription

Question 63

what medication causes dizziness

Answer 63

ibuprofen