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31 Cards in this Set
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What does c mean?
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With
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What does s mean?
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without
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What does AD mean?
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right ear
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What does AS mean?
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left ear
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What does AU mean?
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both ears
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What does OD mean?
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right eye
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What does OS mean?
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left eye
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What does OU mean?
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both eyes
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What does d/c mean?
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discontinue
discharge |
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What does KVO mean?
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keep vein open
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What does NPO mean?
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nothing by mouth
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What does QS mean?
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quantity sufficient,
enough |
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What does gtt mean?
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drop
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What does ac mean?
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before meals
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What does pc mean?
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after meals
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What does qam mean?
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every morning
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What does qh or qhr mean?
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every hour
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What does Ad lib mean?
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as desired
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What does Stat mean?
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at once
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How do nurses avoid medication errors?
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Check med 3 times
Use 2 patient identifiers Check patient for allergies Avoid distractions Verify calculations Assess patient vitals Know normal doses Document after med is given |
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What are the 6 rights of Medication administration?
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right medication
right dose right client right route right time right documentation |
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What should the nurse do if an unfamiliar drug has been ordered?
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look it up
ask the pharmacist discuss with MD |
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What is a standing order?
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A medication that is continued until d/c
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What is a STAT order?
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A single dose that must be given within 30 minutes of order, usually emergency or urgent situation
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What is a Now order?
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An single does that must be given within 90 minutes
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What are the requirements for a telephone order?
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Must have list date, time, name of prescriber, signed by MD within 24 hours, must have all the complete information (date, time, route, patient, frequency, name of med)
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When are verbal orders allowed?
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Verbal orders are accepted in urgent situation or emergencies
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When would a nurse clarify a drug order?
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Clarification is needed when there is
an incomplete order an incorrect or inappropriate order an illegible order verbal order telephone order |
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When is an oral medication contraindicated?
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If the patient is experiencing nausea, vomiting, or is on NPO
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What way should the head flex when swallowing an oral med to prevent aspiration?
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slightly flexed head, chin down
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What medications should not be crushed?
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Extended release meds and enteric coated meds
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