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 |