Mediation Regimen
Diagnosis: UTI
PCN/ Amoxicillin
or Sulfa drugs if the patient has a PCN allergy
OTC meds are the same as prescription meds
False
PRN provide Latin term too
As needed
Pro re nata
ASA
Name the abbreviation
Acetylsalicylic acid
NPO
Provide the Latin translation too
Nothing by mouth
nil per os
Diagnosis: Impacted cerumen
Debrox
or ....
medication side effects are the same as medication allergies
False
qd
Name Latin translation too
quaque die
Used topically, I am a prescription that treats burn wounds.
Silver sulfadiazine
Define 'Broad Spectrum Antibiotics
An antibiotic having a wide range of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Diagnosis: Essential Hypertension
Name any HTN Medication
Essential (primary) hypertension occurs when you have abnormally high blood pressure that's not the result of a medical condition.
A Medical Assistant can prescribe medication
False
q
Name Latin term too
every
I am an OTC fever reducer
Tylenol
or....
Common general name
What is Generic
Diagnosis: Anxiety
Xanax or.....
A Physician's Assistant can prescribe medication
True
bid
twice daily
I am the little blue pill
There are countless little blue pills!
The patient will have to be more specific-
What is the diagnosis they are taking the med for?
Name of the medication begins with a lower case letter
What is generic
Diagnosis: Depression
Lexapro or....
A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication
True
qod
every other day
I am an injectable that treats Diabetes
Insulin
or...
Medical conditions or diseases for which the drug is prescribed.
What are Indications