Common Medications
it treats high blood pressure and heart failure
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This common side effect of opioids affects the digestive system.
What is constipation?
Abbreviation that means “twice a day.
What is BID?
This route typically has the slowest onset of action due to the digestive process.
What is oral (PO)?
Bleeding
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Antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can cause this sedating side effect.
What is drowsiness or sedation?
Abbreviation for “as needed.”
What is PRN?
This route bypasses the first-pass effect and delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream.
What is intravenous (IV)?
penicillin type antibiotic
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NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can cause this serious gastrointestinal complication.
What is a stomach ulcer or GI bleeding?
Abbreviation for giving a medication every 6 hours.
What is q6h?
Drugs given via this sublingual route absorb quickly because they bypass the liver.
What is under the tongue?
grapefruit juice
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ACE inhibitors like lisinopril may cause this dry, irritating respiratory side effect.
What is a dry cough?
This abbreviation is used to indicate a medication to be given before meals.
What is AC?
This parenteral route delivers medication into the fatty layer beneath the skin and is absorbed slower than IM but faster than oral.
What is subcutaneous (SC or SQ)?
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Statins may rarely lead to this severe muscle condition, marked by pain, weakness, and dark urine.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This abbreviation means "nothing by mouth."
What is NPO?
This rectal route is useful when the patient is vomiting or unconscious and avoids partial first-pass metabolism.
What is rectal administration?