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what does sc or subq stand for
admin below skin
whats an enzyme in the body
proteins that speed up biochemical reactions
what does qh mean
every hour
what does SL mean
admin sublingual (under tongue)
whats a receptor in the body
proteins in cells that cause responses when stimulated
mL → L, bigger or smaller
smaller
whats a drug allergy
an abnormal response to a drug
what does parenteral mean
admin via needles
what does prn mean
as needed
what does po mean
admin by mouth
whats an MOA and its purpose
mechanism of action
helps define therapeutic classes
what does TID mean
three times a day
what does rx mean
prescription
what's systolic vs diastolic in bp
systolic: top #, when heart is pumping (~120)
distolic: bottom #, when heart is resting (~80)
what does inh mean
inhalation
what does hs mean
at bedtime
how to classify a drug
generic: official medical name (lowercase)
brand: who makes them (Capitalized)
chemical name (technical)
what is neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
when a mother takes drugs during pregnancy and the baby has become addicted to the drugs the mother was taking, when it’s born
what tracks med admin
MAR (medication administration record)
where can drugs come from
plants/animals, fungi/bacteria/molds, bioengineered
what does bucc mean
admin via cheek or mouth
whats the formula for calculating dosages
Have = Order
form x
what does od mean (time)
once daily
what do ACE drugs do to bp
lowers bp by preventing the body from vasoconstriction
what does q4h mean
every 4 hours