What's my classification?
Cephalexin, cefaclor, cefazolin
Cephalosporins
0.007g = ?mg
7
Rx
prescription
diabetic neuropathic pain
Neurontin
When do the narcotics get counted?
beginning of each shift
nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole
antifungals
6,000g = ?kg
6
mEq
milliequivalent
ADD/ADHD
Concerta, adderall
Narcotics must be behind how many locks?
2
gentamycin
aminoglycoside
60ml = ?oz
2
OTC
over the counter
high cholesterol treatment
Zocor (simvastatin)
When do you document meds were given?
after administration
isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
antituberculosis
2 tbs = ?ml
30
ax
axillary
anxiety
Lorazepam
Can you crush potassium pills because they are so big?
no, dissolve in small amount of water
zidovudine, acyclovir, amantadine
antiviral
in military time what is 6:30pm
1830
gtt/gtts
drop/drops
irritability, moody, need space
A NAP
If a resident says they have a HA and just need Tylenol can you go ahead and give it?
No, you must ask the charge nurse before giving any medication that is not routine on the MAR. All PRN medications must be ran by the nurse.