Lesson 7 Terminology
What is delegation?
assigning tasks or responsibilities to someone else.
What are diabetes?
A condition where the pancreas produces too little insulin or doesn't use insulin properly
What is habit forming?
A substance that is capable of leading to physical or mental dependence, and create unhealthy using habits ( addiction).
What is a unit?
cc/mL
What is a controlled medication?
Medications that can cause physical and mental dependence also have a limit on refills and how they can be refilled.
What is hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar
What is cross checking?
Verifying information to prevent med errors.
What are type 1 diabetes ?
Pancreas produces no insulin
insulin dependent
Drugs that are more likely to be abused and or can cause addiction.
What are type 2 diabetes?
Body does not produce enough insulin or use the insulin properly