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These are the reasons or conditions for which a particular medication is given.
Indications
This is the brand name that a manufacturer gives to a medication
Trade name
This is a miniature spray canister used to direct such substances through the mouth and into the lungs
Polypharmacy
Pulse Oximeter
This is a medication that causes stimulation of receptors.
Agonist
This is a simple, clear, non-proprietary name for medications. This name is NOT capitalized.
generic name
In reference to the NINE RIGHT's of Medication administration, When you are checking the expiration date and appropriate conditions for medications you are performing the RIGHT ______.
TIME
These types of medications are prescribed to patients who are susceptible to blood clotting conditions such as ischemic strokes, ACS, pulmonary blood clots, atrial fibrillation, etc.
Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)
This is a device that measures the level of glucose in the blood stream
Glucometer
This is a medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications or chemicals from attaching
Antagonist
These medications can be purchased without a prescription.
Over The Counter (OTC) Medications
This form of medication is a mixture that separates if it stands too long and requires to be shaken well prior to administration.
Suspension
This medication is commonly mistaken for a blood thinner, but it is actually an Anti-Platelet medication
Aspirin
This device is used to assess blood pressures.
A sphygmomanometer
This is the science of drugs, including their ingredients
Pharmacology
This is the generic name for Tylenol
acetaminophen
"The Echo Technique" refers to....
When getting orders directly from medical command, it is important that you repeat the order back to the physician to ensure you heard and understood the order correctly. This helps prevent medication errors.
Medication Error
Vital Signs should be obtained every ____minutes for stable patients and every ____minutes for unstable patients.
15 Minutes for Stable patients
5 Minutes for Unstable patients
This is the process by which a medication works on the body.
Pharmacodynamics
Generic names for medications are approved by the...
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
List any SIX of the NINE Rights of Medication Administration
2. Right Medication/Indication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
6. Right Education
7. Right to Refuse
8. Right Response/Evaluation
9. Right Documentation
Correctly name THREE blood thinners.
Coumadin/warfarin, Eliquis/apixaban, Plavix/clopidogrel, Heparin, Xarelto/rivaroxaban, Pradaxa/dabigatran, Brilinta/ticagrelor, Lixiana/edoxaban.
These are the FOUR most common vital signs that you should be obtaining for every patient
Pulse, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, and Respiratory Rate