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Ch. 21, 22, & 23
Chapter 21, 22, and 23 Patient Care Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the 5 radiographic densities, from the lowest subject contrast to the highest. | air (gas), fat, water, mineral, metal |
| What does the abbreviation IM stand for when giving a medication? | intramuscular |
| What is a drug name that is unique to the drug, given by the manufacturer? | trade (brand) name |
| What does the PDR stand for and what does it do? | PDR: Physician's Desk Reference annual publication that contains current drug information |
| Give the definition of analgesic. | drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness |
| True or False: Any characteristic that makes a drug undesirable or improper is its side effect. | false |
| The drug Benadryl is being called by the drug's ______________ name. | trade (brand) |
| What is the name of the contrast commonly used for MRI? | gadolinium |
| When the use of a negative contrast (air) and a positive contrast (barium) are used, what type of examination is this considered? | double contrast or upper GI series |
| What would you do if your patient has been given contrast media, and moments later, is developing urticaria and complaints of itching? | closely monitor the patient, look for signs of worsening, and notify the radiologist of the patients reactions |
| What is a drug that promotes bowel evacuation? | laxatives |
| Give the definition of pharmacology. | the study of drugs and their origin |
| What is a radiopharmaceutical? | pharmaceutical compound that is attached to a radioisotope |
| What does BUN (laboratory test) stand for? | blood, urea, and nitrogen |
| BUN and creatinine are used to determine a patient's __________________. | kidney function |
| The prevention of contrast media reactions depends on what main factor? | patient history |
| What is a contraindication for someone needing barium sulfate? | bowel perforation |
| Contrast agents are generally classified as __________________ and _______________. | positive and negative |
| Name the purpose for using contrast media during radiographic examinations. | enhance low subject contrast |
| A non-prescription drug is also known as _________________. | an over the counter drug |
| Give the definition of anaphylaxis. | a shock to the body due to an allergic reaction |
| Name a medication that is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. | metformin |
| What does the abbreviation STAT mean? | immediately |
| Name the 5 "rights" of drug administration. | 1. right time 2. right patient 3. right drug 4. right route 5. right amount |
| List the routes of administration. | 1. Enteral -sublingual -buccal -rectal -oral 2. Topical 3. Parenteral |
| Who is a person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs? | pharmacist |
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