Classification's
This vitamin is famous for boosting the immune system and is found in high concentrations in citrus fruits like oranges.
Vitamin C!!
You see this on every pill bottle; it's the abbreviation for the milligram dosage of the drug.
What is the translation for Acetaminophen?
Paracetamol
A patient says they get sleepy after taking an allergy medication like Benadryl. What's the proper term for this side effect?
Drowsiness
What must you never forget to do after packing meds?
Have someone double check the patient's medications.
This medication is most commonly used as a analegesic (pain reliever), it's most commonly known as Tylenol.
Acetaminophen!
If a nurse tells you to take a medicine "by mouth", she is using this common 2-letter abbreviation
PO
A patient has a fever. How do you say “fever” in Spanish?
Fiebre
A patient taking ibuprofen complains of stomach pain. In other words, what are they experiencing?
Stomach irritation
A patient says, “Se me olvidó tomar mi medicina.” What is the best advice?
Tómela cuando lo recuerde, pero no tome dos dosis juntas
To treat arthritis, or joint pain, doctors often suggest this topical gel that starts with the letter "D."
Diclofenac gel!!
If a doctor wants you to take a medication as needed for pain or sleep, they will write this 3 letter code.
PRN
You need to tell a patient they may feel “dizziness.” How do you say this in Spanish?
Mareo
After starting antibiotics, a patient has loose stools. What side effect is this in Spanish?
Diarrea
A patient taking antibiotics says, “Ya me siento mejor, ¿puedo dejar de tomarlos?” What should you say?
No, debe terminar todo el tratamiento aunque se sienta mejor
This medication is used to lower high blood pressure and treat heart failure; it is the most common ACE Inhibitor.
Enalapril!!
The doctor orders “NPO” before surgery. What does this mean?
Do not eat or drink anything
How would you write: take one pill 3 times a day each day before eating in Spanish?
Toma una pastilla/tableta 3 veces al dia todos los dias antes de comer.
A patient develops swelling and trouble breathing after a medication. What is this emergency reaction called?
Anaphylaxis
A patient says, “Me siento mareado después de tomar la medicina.” What is an appropriate response?
Evite levantarse rápido y consulte si empeora
This medication treats high blood pressure, reduces stroke risk, and protects the kidneys of Type 2 diabetics; it is a leading member of the ARB(Receptor Blocker) class.
Losartan!!!
A medication is labeled “TID.” How should you space these doses?
Three times a day (morning, afternoon, night)
If the doctor orders patient to check their blood sugar before and after meals how would you write it in Spanish?
A patient takes too much acetaminophen and develops liver damage. What is this called?
Hepatotoxicity
A patient asks, “¿Qué efectos secundarios debo vigilar?” What is the best counseling point?
Efectos comunes pueden ocurrir, pero busque ayuda si hay dificultad para respirar, hinchazón o reacción grave.