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chapter 8: Patient medication
chapter 8: Patient medication
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09/19/2007

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coumadin
Definition
blood thinner for cardiac conditions or stroks/ DVTs
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digoxin
Definition
powerful cardia stuimulat as well a diuretic
Term
tegretol
Definition
acnticonvulsant, treatment of psychomotor as welll as trigeminal neuralgia
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Phenobarbital
Definition
barbiturate that is commonly used as a hypnotic and sedative for patients with seizure disorders
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Acetaminophen
Definition
Tylenol, non-prescription but can be toxic or fatal in extremely high dosages.
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IV
Definition
Intravenous
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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SQ
Definition
sub cutaneous
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PR
Definition
per rectum
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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SL
Definition
Sub-lingual
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