6.2 Lap/ Medication/ Test3

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ac

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Before Meals

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ad lib

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freely, as desired

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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

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capsule

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elix

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elixir

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g, gm or Gm

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gram

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gr

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grain

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gtt

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drop

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h

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hour

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hs

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bedtime (hour of sleep)

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ID

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intradermal

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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kg or Kg

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kilogram

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l or L

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liter

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mcg or upside-down h and g

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micogram

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mg or mgm

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milligram

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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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oz or 3 (looks like a 3 again)

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oz

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pc

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after meals

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po or PO

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by mouth
(pie 'ol mate!)

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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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qh (q1h)

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every hour

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q2h... etc

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every two hours
number changes for specific times, e.g., q3h

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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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sc or Sc or sq

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subcutaneous

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ss or
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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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sup or supp

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suppository

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susp

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suspension

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tab

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tablet

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tid

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three times a day

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tr or tinct

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tincture

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Anaphylactic reaction

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a severe allergic reaction that usually occurs immediately after the administration of a drug

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Agonist

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a drug that interacts with a receptor to produce a response

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Antagonist

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that which counteracts the actions of something else, such as a muscle or drug, opposite of synergist

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Dermatologic

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having to do with the skin

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Detoxification

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reduction of the toxic properties of a poisonous substance. The process of removing the physiological effects of a drug or substance from an addicted individual

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Drug abuse

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excessive intake of a substance either continually or periodically

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Drug dependence

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inability to keep the intake of a drug or substance under control

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Drug habituation

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a mild form of psychologic dependence on a drug

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Drug prototype

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A prototype drug is typical of a group of drugs within a drug class. For example, hydrochlorothiazide is a prototype drug that represents all the thiamine diuretics. By learning the core drug knowledge about the prototype, the nurse knows something about the related drugs

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Formulary

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a collection or list of prescriptions and formulas

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Iatrogenic disease

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disease caused unintentionally by the physician or medical therapy

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Illicit drug

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drugs that are sold illegally, street drugs

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Incompatibility

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the quality of not being suitable for mixture. The condition of not being in harmony with ones surroundings or associates

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MAR

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Medication Administration Record

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Medication

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a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, for relief of a symptoms or for prevention of disease

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Parenteral

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drug administration occurring outside the alimentary tract; injected into the body through some route other than the alimentary canal (e.g. intramuscularly)

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Pharmacist

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a person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs and prescriptions

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Pharmacodynamics

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the process by which a drug alters cell physiology

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Pharmacology

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the scientific study of the actions of drugs on living animals and humans

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Pharmacopeia

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a book containing a list of drug products used in medicine, including their descriptions and formulas

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Pharmacy

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the art of preparing, compounding and dispensing drugs, also refers to the place where drugs are prepared and dispensed

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Pharmacy technician

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- a member of the health team who in some states administers drugs to clients

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Physicians desk reference (PDR)

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an annual compendium of information concerning drugs, primarily prescriptions and diagnostic products. The information is largely that included by the manufacturer in the labeling or package insert as required by the Food and Drug Administration: Indications for use, effects, dosages, administration, warnings, hazards, contradictions, drug interactions, side effects and precautions

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Physiologic dependence

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biochemical changes occurring in the body as a result of excessive use of a drug

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Placebo

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any form of treatment (medication) that produces an effect in the client because of its intent rather than its chemical or physical properties

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Prescription

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the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug

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Psychologic dependence

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- a state of emotional reliance on a drug to maintain one’s well-being; a feeling of need or craving for a drug

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Therapeutic effect

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the primary effect intended of a drug; reason the drug is prescribed

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Teratogenic

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?

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chemical name of a drug

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official

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generic

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trade mark or brand name

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chemical name of a drug

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official

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generic

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trade mark or brand name

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