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Ch. 3
Test 2
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Pharmacology
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02/08/2015

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anaphylaxis
Definition
sever allergic reaction
Term
antihypertensive
Definition
drugs that lower BP
Term
geriatric
Definition
elderly population
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health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA)
Definition
holds allied health professionals accountable to the government to protect the privacy of the PT
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lavage
Definition
pumping
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pediatric
Definition
young population
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polypharmacy
Definition
taking several medications for more than one problem
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1.Drug
2.dose
3.route
4.time
5.patient
6.documentation
7* technique
Definition
Name the 7 rights of administration
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teratogen
Definition
substance that impairs normal fetal development
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teratogenic
Definition
drug causing deformities
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thrombolytic
Definition
drugs that break up blood clots
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urticaria
Definition
hives
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a.d.
Definition
right ear
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a.s.
Definition
left ear
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a.u.
Definition
both ears
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bid
Definition
two times a day
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ID
Definition
intradermally
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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IV
Definition
intravenously
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NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
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o.d.
Definition
right eye
Term
o.s.
Definition
left eye
Term
o.u
Definition
both eyes
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
qid
Definition
four times a day
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s
Definition
without
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c
Definition
with
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SC
Definition
subcutaneously
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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1. before the bottle is taken off shelf
2. before pouring drug
3. before you put the bottle back
Definition
Name the 3 checks of medication
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morning at breakfast
Definition
Allergy pills should be taken when?
Term
nightime, at dinner
Definition
seizure meds should be taken when?
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antibiotics and antiseizure
Definition
what kinds of drugs are divided and given at equal intervals throughout the day?
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a.c.
Definition
before meals
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p.c.
Definition
after meals
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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vitamin b6
Definition
what can impair drugs that help Parkinson's disease
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70 kg (150lbs) avg adult weight
Definition
average dosing is based on what weight?
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sedative hypnotics
Definition
what drugs can have an adverse reaction in geriatric PTs?
Term
their blood brain barrier and nervous system is not mature
Definition
why is the central nervous system more susceptible to effects of meds in neonatals?
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cigarette smoking
Definition
what causes liver enzymes to metabolize drugs more rapidly?
Term
epinephrine or diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Definition
what drugs reverse anaphylaxis?
Term
15 minutes
Definition
how long do u observe a PT after an injection?
Term
PT observed for 15 minutes after allergy shot. No signs of anaphylaxis.
Definition
how would u document observing patient for allergy for 15 minutes?
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