Medical Abbreviations
What is the medical abbreviation for "before meals"
AC
A patient is given a pain patch to wear for 72 hours after surgery. What route would a pain patch be considered?
Transdermal
How many times do you check the label while preparing a medication
3 times
For ID injections what is the angle of entry?
5-15 degrees
What does an orthopedist specialize in
They specialize in muscle, joints and bones
BID means how many times a day?
Two times a day
What should you do if you touch the tip of the eye drop applicator with the patients eye?
Its now contaminated, discard the container
True or False
You must document the patients address on the Vaccination sheet
False
What are the common injection sites for subcut injections?
Upper arm, the lower abdomen, and the anterior aspect of the thigh
What is the medical abbreviation for the Emergency Room
ED
NPO medical abbreviation
Nothing by Mouth
What is the name of the route that requires the patient to place the medication under the tongue?
Sublingual
What is the timing for a STAT medication
Immediately
The hub, hilt, bevel and lumen
What does ECG stand for
Electrocardiogram
What is the medical abbreviation for drop?
GTT
What is the route for medication that is taken inside the cheeks?
Buccal
Name five of the nine rights for medication administration
Right Med
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Patient
Right Education
Right to refuse
Right Technique
Right Documentation
True or False
Using a larger gauge needle would be better for thicker medication
False
What is tachycardia
Abnormally fast heart rate
What is the medical abbreviation for liquid measurement?
mL
For small children which finger should you use for rectal suppositories
Use little finger
What are the 2 patient identifiers used to make sure you are administering the right medication
Full name and DOB
What is the most common muscle for IM injections
This disorder is where the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly
Atrial Fibrillation/A-Fib