Chapter 11 Administration of Medication & Intravenous Therapy – Flashcards
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Adverse Reaction
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An unintended & undesirable effect produced by a drug
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Allergen
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A substance that is capable of causing an allergic reaction
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Allergy
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A hypersensitivity of the body to substances that are ordinarily harmless
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Ampule
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A small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
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Anaphylactic Reaction
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A serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment
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Autoimmune Disease
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A condition in which the body's immune system produces antibodies that attack the body's own cells. (Cause is unknown)
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Chemotherapy
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The use of chemical to treat a disease. Most often used to refer to the treatment of cancer using antineoplastic medications
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Controlled Drug
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A drug that has restrictions placed on it by the federal gov't because of its potential for abuse
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Dose
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The quantity of a drug to be administered @ one time
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Drug
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A chemical used for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease
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Enteral nutrition
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The delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract
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Gauge
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The diameter of the lumen of a needle used to administer medication
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Hemophilia
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An inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a clotting factor needed for proper coagulation of the blood
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Immune Globulin
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A blood product consisting of pooled human plasma containing antibodies
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Induration
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An area of hardened tissue
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Infusion
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The administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients into a vein
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Inhalation Administration
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The administration of medication by way of air or other vapor being drawn into the lungs
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Intradermal injection
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Introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin
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Intramuscular Injection
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Introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the body
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Intravenous (IV) Therapy
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The administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient's vein, where it is distributed throughout the body via circulatory system
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Oral Administration
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Administration of medication by mouth
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Parenetral
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Administration of medication by injection
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Pharmacology
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The study of drugs
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Subcutaneous injection
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Introduction of medication beneath the skin, into the subcutaneous or fatty layer of the body
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Sublingual Administration
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Administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the mucous membrane
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Topical Administration
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Application of a drug to a particular spot, usually for a local action
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Transfusion
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The administration of whole blood or blood products through the intravenous route
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Vial
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A closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds medication
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Wheal
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A small raised area of the skin
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aa
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of each
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ac
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before meal
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AD
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right ear
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ad lib
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as desired
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aq
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water
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admin
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administer, administration
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AM or a.m
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morning
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APAP
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acetaminophen
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AS
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left ear
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ASA
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aspirin
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AU
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in each ear
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bid
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twice a day
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c
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with
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cap(s)
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capsules
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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DAW
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dispense as written
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dr
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dram
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elix
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elixir
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g
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gram
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gr
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grain
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gtt(s)
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drop(s)
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h or hr
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hour
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hs
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at bedtime
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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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kg
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kilograms
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L
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liquid
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m
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minim
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med(s)
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medication
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OTC
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over the counter
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OU
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in each eye
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OZ
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ounce
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p
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after
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pc
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after meals
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Pt or pt
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patient
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per
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by
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PM or p.m.
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evening
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po or PO
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by mouth
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prn
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as needed
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qam
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every morning
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qd
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every day
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qh
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every hour
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q (2, 3, 4) h
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every (2, 3, 4) hours
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qid
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four times a day
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qod
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every other day
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qs
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of sufficient quality
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Rx
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take
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s
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without
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SC or SQ
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subcutaneous
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SL
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sublingual
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sol
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solution
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ss
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one half
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STAT
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immediately
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T
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tablespoon
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tab(s)
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tablet(s)
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tid
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three times a day
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tsp
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teaspoon
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#
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number
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X
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times
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Elixir
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a drug that is dissolved in a solution of alcohol and water
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dosage based on weight
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*must pay attention if prescribed per kg or lbs* Example: 132lb/F/Acyclovir 5mg/kg 1) convert lbs to kg (132/2.20)=60 kg 2) prescription calls for 5mg/kg 60 x 5mg= 300 mg
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Young's Rule
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*use age* adult dosage x (age/(age+12) = child's dosage Example: 11yo girls/70 lbs 500mg x (11(11+12)) 500mg x (11/23) 500mg x .48 = 240 mg
