Abbreviations
3 times a day
TID
Pick the Brand
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Tylenol
Tell me the category and use of this drug:
furosemide (Lasix)
Loop Diuretic
used to make the person get rid of extra fluid in the body that is causing swelling or fluid build up in lungs
Atorvastatin affects what organ, so what labs will you check
Liver
Convert 8000 mg to G
Answer: 8G
8000mg divided by 1000= 8G
IMMEDIATELY
Stat
What is the generic form of Advil
ibuprofen
Medication to lower BP
Antihypertensives
-pril
-sartan
What labs will you check for a patient on furosemide (Lasix)
Electrolytes (pay close attention to K+)
Convert 4g to mg
4000 mg
4g x 1000=4000mg
PR
Rectal
Pick the generic
warfarin (Coumadin)
warfarin
Tylenol, Advil, Motrin are:
Analgesic-antipyretics
What vitals will you need to pay close attention to if patient is taking Morphine?
Respiration
Pulse
BP
(Morphine is a CNS depressant=all vitals will DECREASE)
Antidote=NARCAN
MD orders 800mg ibuprofen PO. On hand you have 200mg tablets. How many tablets will you give?
4 tablets
800mg divided by 200mg = 4 tablets
ung
Ointment
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!
What is the generic:
meperidine (Demerol)
What patient CAN NOT HAVE THIS MEDICATION??
meperidine
Sickle cell anemia patients can NOT have Demerol
Albuterol
Bronchodilator
Tell me the category and use of this drug:
Amoxicillin
Category: Antibiotic in the penicillin class
used for bacterial infections
MD ordered 8mg of Zofran. Vial comes packaged 4mg/2ml. Hoe many ml's will you give?
4ml
8mg divided by 4mg x 2ml=4ml
What does this sentence say:
ibuprofen 800mg PO q8h PRN for pain
ibuprofen 800mg by mouth every 8 hours as necessary for pain
Brand name for naproxen
Aleeve
Diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam
Benzodiazepines
What Organ do you assess for Atorvastatin?
What should you report?
When is the best time to administer this med?
Assess liver function AST and ALT
Report muscle weakness/pain in the legs
Give it at night
MD orders Clindamycin 600mg IV for the tooth abscess. On hand you have 200mg tablets. How many tablets will you give your patient?
NONE.
ORDER NEEDS VERIFICATION! ORDER IS FOR IV ON HAND ARE TABLETS.