Adminsitration
30ml
One fluid ounce
Given to prevent disease
Vaccination
Expected unpleasant effects that could occur
Side effects
Where enteric tablets are absorbed
Small Intestine
pc
After meals
More of a medication is needed to gain the same effect
Tolerance
Classification of a scheduled drug-can be habit forming
Controlled substance
Order for 20mg of Lasix and you administer 30mg
Medication error-wrong dose
Inderal (propanolol) use
Angina
Fe
Iron
Vasodilator side effects
headache, flushed face
Rash or presence of wheezes
Hypersensitivity
Requires manufacturers to prove safety and value of a new drug
FDA
A large dose given initially to increase blood level
Loading Dose
6 rights
person, medication, dose, route, time, chart/documentation
A large amount safely given for a desired effect
Maximum dose
Wrong resident receives medication
Medication error-wrong person
Prozac use
Antidepressant
TID
Three times a day
Name given to a drug by manufacturer
Generic name
Decrease in respirations, constipation, cough suppression
Usual reactions of a narcotic analgesis
Available without a prescription
OTC medications
Sweetened preparation in alcohol
First thing a CMT does when setting up medications
Check physicians order against the MAR