abbreviations
IM
What is intramuscular
A noncontagious condition that produces patches of red, scaly skin called plaques. There is no cure.
What is psoriasis
This person submits the pharmacy budget and monitors that approved budget.
What is the director of pharmacy
Restasis
What is cyclosporine
amitriptyline
What is Elavil?
Sterile Water for Injection
What is SWFI
It is the virus that causes cold sores.
What is Herpes Simplex 1
This word means "immediately" or "right away"
What is stat
Sporanox
What is itraconazole
meclizine
What is Antivert?
0.9% Sodium Chloride
What is NS
It is another name for "pink eye".
What is conjunctivitis
Some hospitals have reported a decrease in medication errors since the implementation of this.
What is CPOE
Tylenol
What is acetaminophen?
pregabalin
What is Lyrica?
buc
What is in the cheek
A risk management program required by the FDA to ensure that the benefits of a drug outweigh the risks.
What is REMS?
Automated robotic systems use this to identify patients and medications.
What is bar coding
Clobex
What is clobetasol
digoxin
What is Lanoxin?
This is the abbreviation for "under the tongue"
What is SL
An infestation of this is called "Pediculosis"
What is lice
This committee meets regularly to review formulary changes
What is Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T)
Synthroid
What is levothyroxine
warfarin
What is Coumadin?