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Details Title: Pharmacology Description: MDC - drug admin and measurement Semester 1 Test 1 Total Flash Cards: 72 Created: 01/16/2008 17:11:00	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term 6 rights of medication administration Definition right drug right dose right route right time right patient right documentation Term ID Definition intradermal Term IM Definition intramuscular Term IV Definition intravenous Term IVP Definition intraveous push Term IVPB Definition intravenous piggyback Term NG Definition nasogastric tube Term PEG Definition percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy Term PO Definition by mouth Term PR Definition by rectum Term SL Definition sublingual Term Supp Definition suppository Term ac Definition before meals Term ad lib Definition as desired Term bid Definition two times a day Term pc Definition after meals Term prn Definition as needed Term q Definition every Term q2h Definition every two hours Term q4h Definition every 4 hours Term q6h Definition every 6 hours Term q8h Definition every 8 hours Term q12h Definition every 12 hours Term qid Definition four times a day Term stat Definition immediately Term tid Definition three times a day Term cap Definition capsule Term d.a.w. Definition dispense as written Term ER Definition extended release Term g Definition gram Term gr Definition grain Term gtt Definition drop Term kg Definition kilogram Term L Definition liter Term mcg Definition microgram Term mg Definition milligram Term mL Definition milliliter Term NKA Definition no known allergies Term NPO Definition nothing by mouth Term Sig Definition directions to patient Term Susp Definition suspension Term SR Definition sustained release Term t or tsp Definition teaspoon Term T or tbs Definition tablespoon Term tab Definition tablet Term XL Definition extended release Term standing order Definition is prescribed in anticipation of sudden changes in a patient's condition; orders expected to follow for patients; physician must sign. Term prn order Definition is written by the prescriber for a drug to be given when a patient needs it Term stat order Definition is an order that is to administered immediately Term written medication orders Definition are stated in a special book for doctor's orders, on a physician's order sheet in the patient's chart, or in a computer Term verbal order Definition must contain the same components as a written order or else it is invalid; may be taken only in an emergency Term 12 inches (in) = ? feet (ft) Definition 1 foot (ft)= ? inch (in) Term 2 pints (pt) = ? quart (qt) Definition 1 quart (qt) = ? pint Term 16 ounces = ? pound (Ib) Definition 1 pound (Ib) = ? ounce Term 60 seconds (sec) = ? minute (min) Definition 1 minute (min) = ? seconds(sec) Term 60 minutes (min) = ? hour(h or hr) Definition 1 hour (h or hr) = ? minute (min) Term 24 hours (h or hr) = ? day (d) Definition 1 day (d) = ? hour (h or hr) Term 12 months (mon) = ? year (yr) Definition 1 year (yr) = ? month (mon) Term 1 cubic centimeter (cc) = milliliter (mL) Definition 1 milliliter (mL) = ? cubic centimeter (cc) Term 1000 milliliters (mL) = ? liter (L) Definition 1 liter (L) = ? milliliter (mL) Term 1 kilogram (kg) = ? gram (g) Definition 1000 grams (g) = ? kilogram (kg) Term 1 gram (g) = ? milligram (mg) Definition 1000 milligram (mg) = ? gram (g) Term 1 milligram (mg) = ? microgram (mcg) Definition 1000 microgram (mcg) = ? milligram (mg) Term 1 quart (qt) = ? pint (pt) Definition 2 pints (pt) = ? quart (qt) Term 1 pint (pt) = ? ounce Definition 16 ounces = ? pint (pt) Term 1 glass (usually) = ? ounces Definition 8 ounces = ? glasses (usually) Term 1 measuring cup = ? ounce Definition 8 ounces = ? measuring cup Term 1 ounce = ? tablespoon (T or tbs) Definition 2 tablespoon (T or tbs) = ? ounce Term 1 tablespoon (T or tbs) = ? teaspoon (t or tsp) Definition 3 teaspoon (t or tsp) = ? tablespoon (T or tbs) Term 1 teaspoon (t or tsp) = ? drop (gtt) Definition 60 drops (gtt) = ? teaspoon (t or tsp) Term 16 ounces = ? pound (Ib) Definition 1 pound (Ib) = ? ounce Term ounce 1 = dram (dr) ? Definition drams (dr) 8 = ounce ?