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Mod B Unit 3
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ad lib | as disired |
| a, ante | before |
| guttat | drop by drop |
| h | hour |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| noct | night |
| NPO | by mouth |
| qh | every hour |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qhs | every hour sleep |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| bid | two times a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| noc | night |
| STAT | immediatly |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| sig | directions/signature |
| a.c. | before meals |
| p.c. | after meals |
| gt | drop |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| c with a line over it | with |
| s with a line over it | without |
| C | 100 |
| If a pt has a particular medication for a long period of time, a _______________________________may develop. | tolerance |
| The Physicians’ Desk Reference for non prescription drugs identifies____________________________medication | OTC |
| The ______________________ patch is a convenient method of choice for medicating pt’s for many medical conditions | transdermal |
| Under the controlled substance act of 1970, all doctors who prescribe medication in the US must register with the | DEA |
| A form of inhalation medication that should be kept in every medical practice for emergency use | Oxygen |
| Valium is an example of a | sedative |
| How often is the PDR published | yearly |
| An agent that lowers blood glucose levels is classified as a | hypoglycemic |
| Commonly used medications should be periodically rotated according to their | exp date |
| ASA and other drugs that reduce fever are classified as a | antipyretic |
| What kind of drug is to prevent or decrease the severity of a disease | prophylatic |
| In what method are pills, tablets, syrups, and sprays given | orally |
| What category classifies drugs that are accepted for medical use but are tightly regulated | schedual II |
| Medication given to pt’s in the form of gases, sprays, fluids, and powders are | inhalants |
| What drug category includes heroin, LSD, and marijuana | schedual I |
| An agent that facilitates removal of secretion of bronchopulmonary mucus membranes are called | expectorant |
| A written signed prescription order for a controlled substance must be presented to the pharmacy with in how many hours | 72 hours |
| When phoning in a prescription, the MA should ask the pharmacist to repeat the info to ensure | accurecy |
| What method of administering medication requires placing it under the tongue | sublingual |
| Topical medication can come in | salves, paste, ointments |
| Most oral medications are intended for absorption in what organ | sm intestine |
| What denotes the drugs active ingredient producing desired effect | generic name |
| When giving a pt medication in the office, you must read the lable_________________times | 3 |
| An agent that produces a lack of feeling, which may be local or general is a | anesthetic |
| An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms | antibiotic |
| An agent that prevents or controls high blood pressure is called a | antihypertensive |
| An agent that prevents or relieves coughs is called a | antitussive |
| An agent that reduces nasal congestion is called a | decongestant |
| An agent that relieves pain without causing unconsciousness is called a | analgesic |
| An agent that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting | antimetic |
| An agent that that increases the excretion of urine is called a | diuretic |
| The extent or degree to which a substance is poisonous | toxicity |
| A condition in which the use of a drug should not be used is called a | contradiction |
| A decrease in susceptibility to a drug after continuous use is called | tolerance |
| To weaken the strength of a substance is called | dilute |
| The study of drugs | pharmocology |
| A druggist who is licensed to prepare and dispense medication | pharmacist |
| An inactive, harmless substance used to satisfy a pt’s desire for medication is called a | placebo |
| The prevention of a disease through the prescription of drugs is called | prophylactic |
| A response to drugs other than the effect desired is called | side effect |
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