Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Chapter 48 - Clin3 - YTI Evening (4th term)

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
Abbreviation for twice a day   bid  
🗑
Side effects unique to the individual are called   idiosyncratic  
🗑
Classes of drugs are based upon their   action in the body(what it does)  
🗑
Name one example of antianxiety   valium,xanax,librium  
🗑
Abbreviation for three times a day   tid  
🗑
Abbreviation for kilogram   kg  
🗑
The 7 rights of medication administration are   right pt.,right medication,right dose,right route, right time,expiration date, right documentation  
🗑
Abbreviation for microgram   mcg  
🗑
Abbreviation for tablespoon   T,tbsp  
🗑
What act controls the manufacture and distribution of drugs that are capable of causing dependencies   Controlled Substance Act(1970)  
🗑
PRN medications are taken   as needed  
🗑
Most medications are produced   synthetically  
🗑
Abbreviation for tablet   tab  
🗑
Abbreviation for dispense   disp  
🗑
Name one example of antidiarrheal   lomotil,kaolin with pectin  
🗑
To help with pain and swelling, this common class of medications is often prescribed or puchased OTC   anti-inflammatory analgesic  
🗑
The section of federal government that is responsible for drug enforcement is the   Drug Enforcement Administration  
🗑
When a pt. takes a medication in a manner that it actually causes a psychological or physiological need, they have developed a chemical (blank)   dependency  
🗑
The class of medication that is administered to promote resistance or immunity to an infectious disease is called a(n)   vaccine  
🗑
Part of the Rx that tells how to mix and how much to give to the pt.   subscription  
🗑
Abbreviation for every other day   qod  
🗑
To prevent blood clots and possible emboli, a dr. might prescribe a   anticoagulant(coumadin)  
🗑
When a medication reduces fever, it is acting as a   antipyretic  
🗑
When a provider writes for (blank), it allows the pt. to get more medicine from the phamacy without having to come in for an appt.   refills  
🗑
The three names by which we refer to drugs are   generic,brand,chemical  
🗑
Abbreviation for gram   g  
🗑
As an MA, which 3 ways of parenteral medication administration will you perform   intradermal,subcutaneous,intramuscular  
🗑
The number of classes of scheduled medications   five  
🗑
What classification of drugs must be kept under lock and key   controlled substances  
🗑
Name one example of an anticoagulant   coumadin & heparin  
🗑
The type of medication that dilates the bronchi to improve breathing is called a   bronchodilator  
🗑
Part of the Rx that gives the name and dosage of the medication   the inscription  
🗑
The three classifications of drugs are   prescription,nonprescription,contolled substances  
🗑
Medication that neutralizes acid in the stomach is called   antacid  
🗑
Abbreviation for suppository   supp  
🗑
Abbreviation for intramuscular   IM  
🗑
Name one example of an antidiabetic   insulin,glucophage  
🗑
To help a pt. relax without sleeping, dr. would prescribe a(n)   sedative(dalmane)  
🗑
To help a pt. control diabetes, a dr might prescribe   insulin  
🗑
To help a pt. alleviate excess body fluid, a dr. might prescribe a(n)   diuretic(lasix)  
🗑
Abbreviation for without   s with a line over it  
🗑
Abbreviation for grain   gr  
🗑
An antibiotic that is effective against a large range of microorganisms is called a(n)   broad spectrum anitbiotic  
🗑
Abbreviation for Morning   am,AM  
🗑
Abbreviation for teaspoon   tsp  
🗑
Abbreviation for drops   gtt  
🗑
Abbreviation for intrvenous   IV  
🗑
Three examples of special instuction labeling by the pharmacist are   take on an empty stomach,take with food,avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight  
🗑
Abbreviation for potassium   K  
🗑
The study of drugs, their origins, characteristics, and effects is called   Pharmacology  
🗑
Someone who specializes in the preparation and dispensation of drugs is called a   pharmacist  
🗑
Abbreviation for injection   inj  
🗑
Medications that reduce nasal congestion and swelling are referred to as a(n)   decongestant  
🗑
The three BEST sources of reference for information on drugs are   Physician's Desk Reference(PDR),Hospital Formulary,United States Pahrmacopia  
🗑
Abbreviation for drop   gt  
🗑
Abbreviation for sublingual   sl  
🗑
Abbreviation for capsules   cap  
🗑
The class of medication that speeds up cardiac and pulmonary functions and is used to treat narcolepsy as well as ADHD is called a(n)   stimulant  
🗑
Part of the Rx that tells how pt. should take medication   sig.,signa  
🗑
When a non brand name medication has the same strength and action, it is said to be (blank) to the brand name   bioequivalent  
🗑
The three routes through which a medication may be given are   oral,sublingual,parenteral  
🗑
The class of medication that produces relaxation of the blood vessels to lower the blood pressure, such as nitroglycerine is called a   vasodilator  
🗑
Medications that are given prior to the onset of sx of a disease or condition, they are given   prophylactically,as a prophylactic measure  
🗑
To help a pt. recover from an infection(URI,UTI,ear) a dr might prescribe a(n)   antibiotic(amoxicillin)  
🗑
Medication that prohibits growth of microorganisms is called   antibiotic  
🗑
A dose of medication that is able to kill a pt. is called a   lethal dose  
🗑
Abbreviation for discontinue   D/C,d/c  
🗑
Abbreviation for elixir   elix  
🗑
Abbreviation for hour   H  
🗑
When a pt. experiences sx from a medication that are detrimental to the pt.'s health, these are called   side effects  
🗑
Abbreviation for milliliter   mL  
🗑
Abbreviation for day   d  
🗑
Abbreviation for diagnosis   Dx  
🗑
Abbreviation for every   q  
🗑
Nonprescription drugs are also known as   Over the Counter(OTC)  
🗑
Abbreviation for unit   u  
🗑
Abbreviation for weight   wt  
🗑
Abbreviation for four times a day   qid  
🗑
Abbreviation for milligram   mg  
🗑
Abbreviation for nothing by mouth   NPO  
🗑
Name one example of an antidepressant   elavil,triavil  
🗑
When a pt. takes the medication in a manner other than the prescribed directions, they are (blank) the drug   abusing  
🗑
The medical professionals authorized to prescribe medications are   physicians,nurse practitioners,physcians assistants  
🗑
Abbreviation for subcutaneous   Subc,SubQ  
🗑
If you believe a pt. is "shopping" around or abusing drugs,you should notify   the physician  
🗑
Abbreviation for ointment   ung  
🗑
What organization must a physician register with every three years   DEA  
🗑
Abbreviation for Iron   Fe  
🗑
Some factors contibuting to how a pt. reacts to a medication are their   age,weight,method of administration,allergies,tolerance,intolerance  
🗑
Doctor information that needs to be on a perscription are   name,address,phone#,DEA#  
🗑
Three major reactions to medications to look for are   anaphylaxis,tolerance,habituation  
🗑
Abbreviation for hour of sleep   hs  
🗑
When two medications chemically come into conflict to the point that it would cause harm to the pt., giving the two medications would be   contraindicated  
🗑
Name one example of an anticonvulsant   dilantin,tegretol  
🗑
The class of medications that have the highest potential for addiction and produce sleep or stupor while relieving pain   narcotics  
🗑
Part of the Rx that contains the pt. demographic information(name,address,age)   the superscription  
🗑
Abbreviation for every day   qd,qday  
🗑
An example of an antiemetic would be   prochlorperazine,promethazineHCL(compazine,phenergan)  
🗑
An example of an anticoagulant would be   warfarin(coumadin)  
🗑
An example of a cephalosporin would be   cephalexin,cefazolin sodium(keflex,ancef)  
🗑
An example of a antihypertensive would be   metoprolol tartrate,methyldopa(lopressor,aldomet)  
🗑
An example of an anticonvulasnt would be   phenytoin sodium(dilantin)  
🗑
An example of an antiarrythmic would be   digoxin  
🗑
An example of an antibiotic aminoglycoside would be   gentamycin sulfate,neomycin sulfate(Garamycin,Neobiotic)  
🗑
Medications that combine with & block the activity of a beta receptor to decrease the heart rate and lower high blood pressure and that are used especially to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias are called   beta blocker  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: YTIStudent09
Popular Nursing sets