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MED 229

Midterm Review

QuestionAnswer
Which Bacteria will cause an infection deep in the body Anarobic bacteria (No Oxygen needed)
When giving an injection what can be done to prevent tissue damage and reduce pain. Withdraw the needle at the same angle inserted
In the metric system which unit of volume is used when preparing liquid medication Millileter
Maximum amount that you can put into the deltoid muscle 1mL
A Pt with edema and congestive heart failure would be prescribed what class of medication Diuretic
What is physical drug dependance Physical need for a drug
Pulling back slightly on the plunger Aspirating
Eye disorder with increased intraocular pressure Glaucoma
Infection that occurs in the hospital Nosocomial Infection
Drug class does Warphrin & coumadin belong to Anticoagulant
Cold Otic drops can cause Dizziness & Virtigo
Basic unit of length in the metric system Meter
Drug class that raises BP by causing muscle to contract Vasoconstrictor
The route, Time, Pt Diet and enviornmental condictions Drug action
Drug class for treating High Cholesterol Antilipemic
Unintended or undesired effect from drugs Adverse reactions (Side effects)
Drug schedule that has no accept medical use in the united states Schedule 1 drugs
Substance a thyroid glaind that is needed to function properly Iodine
Inactive substance that can make a Pt feel better Placebo
How do you round a number Above 5 round up below 5 round down
What drug class can cause potassium lost Diuretics
Injection preformed using the fatty tissue Subcutaneous
Slowest way for a drug to reach the cells Orally
Calibration of IV tubing Drop factor (gtt)
Class of meds that relieves iching Antipruritic
When do you chart medication administration Immediately after giving the medication
What are drug powders that have been pressed into small disk Tablets
Has to be shaken before administration Suspension
Drug kill microbes directly Bacterialsidal
Oral drug class for Pt with eczema who can't use topical ointments Antihistamine
Topical medication that inhibits microbes on skin Antiseptic
Megadose Taking 10-20 times more than the RDA
Where is the drop faction found when administering IV fluids On the package containing the tubing
Be careful using Herbs because they aren't FDA Approved
Taking megadose of Vitamin C can cause Kidney Stones
MyPlate is based on a diet of 2000 calories a day
Term that describes a protective response of body tissue due to injury Inflammation
Medication for Pt with anemia Feosol
Microbes the produce infections and disease Pathogens
Drug name owned by the company Brand Name, Trade Name,
Condition for a drug should not be used Contraindication
Condition would you treat with lubrication drops and irrigation of the ear Cerumen (Impaction)
How to prepare a child Pt for ear drop administration Pull ear down and back
Name the most common vasodilator that dilate to control the angina Nitro Glycerin (Sublingual)
Tobrex is used for Eye infections
Empty stomach One hour before 2 hours after
Example of a drug used to treat disease Antihistamine
Your Prescribe something and it causes Side effects
Class of topical meds reduce pain by numbing skin layers Antistectics
Administering Fluids, Meds, blood and nutrients through a vein IV Intravenous
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