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Medication Administration and Policy

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Classifications of drugs   1-effects on body system, 2-symptoms relieved, 3-desired effect  
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Three types of names for drugs   Generic, Chemical, Trade name  
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Absorption   process by which drug moves from site of administration into the bloodstream  
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Anatomy of a medication order   Date and time, drug name, drug dose, route of administration, time and frequency, signature of physician or Nurse practitioner.  
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PRN order   As needed  
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Standing Order   Order that has an expiration but is to be given at set times  
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One Time Order   Med that is given once.  
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Stat Order   immediately  
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MAR   Medication administration record  
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Therepeutic effect of drug   desired effect or primary intended effect for which drug is prescribed  
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Side effect   unintended secondary effect of a drug, usually predictable and may be harmless or life threatening  
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Adverse effect   more severe side effect  
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Toxic Effect   harmful effects of drug, usually the result of overdose, improper route of administration or cumulative effect from impaired excretion or metabolism  
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Allergic Reaction   An antigen-antibody reaction to a drug, ranges from mild to severe (anaphylaxis)  
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Medication interaction   inhibition or enhancement of drugs action or effects as a result of interacting with foods, drugs or other substances. results in improved, heightened or diminished response  
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Factors affecting absorption of medication   route, ability to disolve, blood flow to site of administrations, body surface area, lipid solubility of med  
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Do Not Crush   CR-controlled release, CRT- controlled release tablet, LA- long acting, SR- Sustained release, XR or XL- extended release  
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