Medication Administration 2

chemical name

scientific name you will never use in nursing practice
generic name
- developed by the first manufacturer of the drug; AKA nonproprietary name
- example: acetaminophen
trade name
- brand name or proprietary name under which a manufacturer markets the medication
- example: Tylenol
classification of drugs

indicates the effect of the medication on a body system, the symptoms the medication relieves, or the medication's desired effect

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Medication Administration 2

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drug names, forms, and routes of administration

Updated

2011-02-04T21:50:26Z

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