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Amber's Exam Review - Mod 2

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Verbal Order   order for a drug or other treatment that is given verbally to an authorized prescriber  
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STAT order   to be given immediately  
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prn orders (pro re nata)   as needed  
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Patient Rights   ->Right Drug ->Right Dose ->Right Route/Form ->Right Time ->Right Time ->Right Patient  
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Right Drug   verified by checking the physician's(prescriber's) order or Rx >>> {labels should be checked THREE times before drug is administered  
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sublingual tablets   under the tongue  
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buccal tablets   between cheek and gum  
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Topical Drug   applied to skin or mucus membranes. Local  
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Transdermal Drugs   drug patches. ->used for systemic action- affects the body as a whole ->should not be placed below the knee or elbow  
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Intravascular   into blood vessel  
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Intravenous   into vein  
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Intra-arterial   into artery  
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Intramuscular   into muscles  
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Hypodermic or Subcutaneous   under the skin  
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Intradermal   into the skin  
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Intrathecal   into spinal cord  
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Intrapericardiac   into heart  
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Authorized Receiver   only people allowed to take verbal order are RN's and Pharmacist  
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Authorized Prescriber   physician  
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Medication order   written or verbal direction for administration of medication in healthcare setting ->keep track of what you are taking ->used in hospital, clinic, doctors office  
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NPI   National Provider Identifier ->anyone w/NPI can apply for DEA# ->>DEA# allows you to write prescription  
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Drug Order Info   ->Full name on insurance card ->Drivers license, DOB, or address ->Name of drug ->Dosage strength ->sig codes ->length of time to be given ->Prescribers signature  
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Tabs/Caps   30-40%  
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Liquid gels/Sublingual/Strips (eardrops, patches)   40-60%  
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Liquid   50-70%  
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Injections (IM, SC, ID)   60-80%  
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IV   80-100%  
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Hyperdmic syrenges NEVER RECAP A NEEDLE!!   ->MUST be sterile ->are clear  
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1 cc   1 mL  
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barrel   marked with measurements  
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tip/hub   needle locks in (has to be centered)  
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plunger   part that pushes in  
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gauge   ->larger # smaller the bevel(hole in needle) ->smaller the # bigger the bevel ->25g most common  
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length   ->1/2in. ->1in. (IM) ->1 1/2in. (IM) ->2in. (IM) ->3in.  
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Oral syrenge   ->has color ->tip/hub not centered ->Not sterile  
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Brand   given by manufacturer  
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Generic   derived from chemicals used to make drug  
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Brand & generic Difference   inactive ingredients ->active ingredients MUST be the same  
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Auxiliary label   supplementary (additional) instructions  
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Diluent   agent that dilutes a substance, the liquid added to a powder to change the powder to a liquid  
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Dosage Strength   weight of medication in a dose ->mg, g.....  
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NDC   number on drug label that identifies mfg, product, size of container  
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Prescription (Rx)   written order by a licensed health care professional  
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Reconstitution   processing of adding fluid to a powdered form of a drug  
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Scheduled medications   classification of medications with potential abuse and misuse  
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Trade/Brand Name   name given to medication by the mfg  
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Epidemic   many sick people  
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Pandemic   many dead people  
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Medication Label   ->generic name ->Brand name ->NDC ->dosage strength ->quantity of tabs, caps,oz , mL ->form of med for dispensing ->company mfg the med ->special info for mixing/compounding ->storage ->lot/batch or control number  
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  (used for id of med if recalled) ->expiration date ->controlled substance indication  
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