Prescription
When writing a prescription a Doctor may use this type of shortened words.
What are abbreviations?
This drug preparation contains a candy like base.
What is a lozenge?
This type of Schedule II drug controls pain.
What is an analgesic?
This guideline makes sure we are giving medication to its intended recipient.
What is patient identification?
This part of the needle passes medication through it.
What is the lumen?
This part of a prescription identifies the name of the drug and its dose.
What is the inscription?
This type of capsule contains dis-solvable granules to provide gradual release.
What is a sustained-release capsule?
This type of Schedule III drug includes testosterone also known as Depotest.
What is male hormones?
Checking to make sure you have the correct medication should be done this many times.
What is three?
This type of injection deposits into the fatty tissue just under the skin.
What is a subcutaneous injection?
This number identifies how many times you can get the same medication without calling the office.
What is the refill?
Often children need this type of disc shaped powdered drug. The most common flavor is grape.
What is a chewable tablet?
Anticonvulsants belong to this schedule category.
What is Schedule IV?
When administering medication you must determine how the medication is to be given. Which right of med admin is this?
What is the right route?
The process of adding a liquid to a powdered drug is known as this.
What is reconstitution?
This drug name is neither its brand name or its chemical name.
What is the generic name?
This type of drug comes in an oil base and is semisolid.
What is an ointment.
This type of Schedule is the most addictive and has the least medical benefits.
What is Schedule I?
You must check this date before administering medication.
What is the expiration date?
This site can be used to administer an injection to an adult and child over 3 years of age.
What is the deltoid site?
This number is assigned to providers to use for controlled drugs.
What is the DEA number?
This preparation contains a drug that has an adhesive backing and sticks to the skin.
What is a transdermal patch?
Cough suppressants and OTC medications belong to this schedule.
What is Schedule V?
To ensure there will be no bad physical responses to the medication, you should check this portion of the patient's chart.
What is the allergy list?
This administration site for an IM injection is useful because the subcutaneous layer is relatively thin and the muscle layer is thick.
What is the ventrogluteal site?