Medical Terminology
hypo-
What is below, less than normal
Loratadine
What is Claritin
Hydrochlorothiazide
What is Diuretic(Fluid retention) also used to treat hypertension
Side Effect
Unwanted undesirable effects that are possibly related to a drug
PRN
dys-
what is abnormal, painful
Atorvastatin
What is Lipitor
Humulin
What is Insulin
Indication
A valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
QHS
Once a day at bedtime
Tachy
What is fast, rapid
Amlodipine
What is Norvasc
Gabapentin
What is anticonvulsant (also used for nerve pain)
Contraindication
A specific situation in which a medicine, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.
Supra
What is above, over
Levothyroxine
What is Synthroid
Fluconazole
What is Fungal/Yeast infection
Medication Discrepancy
Inconsistencies between two or more medication lists
Laparo
What is abdomen, flank
Warfarin
What is Coumadin
Bupropion
What is Antidepressant(also used for smoking cessation)
Medication Reconciliation
The process of comparing a patient's medication orders to all of the medications that the patient has been taking.