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39 Cards in this Set
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IV |
Intravenous - delivered through a vein |
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IVP |
Intravenous Push - brief injection through the vein |
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IVPB |
Intravenous Piggy-Back - in tandem with, usual with normal saline |
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IM |
Intramuscular - directly into the muscle |
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SQ |
Subcutaneous - directly into the skin |
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PO |
Per Os - Orally, by mouth |
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PR |
Per Rectum - Rectally, into the rectum |
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SL |
Sub-lingual, Under the tongue |
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gtt |
Drops - Droplets, ex. opthalmic eye drops |
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Drip |
Intravenous Drip - Continuous injection through a vein |
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Neb |
Inhaled Nebulizer - Inhaled mist |
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Patch |
Transdermal - Directly through the skin |
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How to write medication orders |
Medication Name --> Dosage or Strength --> Route |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
used during cardiac resuscitation efforts |
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Analgesics |
alleviate pain |
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Antiarrhythmics |
correct abnormal rhythms in the heart |
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Antibiotics |
treat or protect against bacterial infections |
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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics |
thin blood to decrease likelihood of blood clots dangerous medication that break apart formed clots |
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Anticonvulsants |
decrease likelihood of seizures |
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antiemetics |
reduce nausea &vomiting |
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antihistamines |
reverse allergic reactions |
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Antihypoglcemics/ Antihyperglycemics |
increase/ decrease blood glucose levels |
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Antihypertensives |
decrease blood pressure |
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Antipsychotic |
decrease psychotic behavior |
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anxiolytics |
decrease feelings of anxiousness |
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Bronchodialators |
dilate the airways & improve respiratory function |
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Corticosteroids |
steroids to decrease inflammation |
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Diuretics |
remove water from the body by changing urine concentration |
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GI Meds |
ease gastrointestinal discomforts
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Induction Agents |
induce anesthesia prior to procedure that requires sedation |
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Local Analgesics |
numb a localized area of tissue, wound repairs |
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Muscle relaxants |
relax muscle tension or spasm |
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narcotic antagonist |
counteract opioid overdose |
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Neuromuscular Blockers |
paralyze muscles, preparation for intubations |
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Potassium |
treat hypokalemia |
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Sedatives |
calm or mildly sedative |
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Vasodialators |
dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow |
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Vertigo |
treat dizziness associated w/ vertigo |
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