PHARMACOLOGY 100

  1. ISMP
    • Institute for Safe Medical Practice
    • Monitors medical errors
    • Lists of problemtic abbreviations
  2. Qd
    qd
    Every day
  3. QID
    Four times daily
  4. QOD
    Every other day
  5. IU
    International Units
  6. PO
    By Mouth
  7. BID
    Twice A day
  8. PRN
    As needed
  9. Q4H
    Every 4 hours
  10. Prescriptions Should Contain
    (6 things)
    • Date
    • Name
    • Medication
    • Dossage
    • Route
    • When to take
  11. Who may write Prescriptions
    • Physicians
    • Physicians Assistants
    • Nurse practitioners
    • Denstists
    • Veterinarians
    • Poiatrists
  12. Systems of Measurement
    • Metric
    • Weight- Kilogram
    • Gram
    • Milligram
    • Microgram
  13. Liquid Measurement
    • Liter
    • Milliliter
  14. Apothecary System
    Oldest System
  15. 1 tsp. = ? ml
    5
  16. 1 tbsp = ? ml
    15
  17. 1 oz = ? ml
    30
  18. 1 cup = ? ml
    240
  19. 'C to F'
    'C X 1.8+32= 'F
  20. 'F to 'C
    'F-32 / 1.8= 'C
  21. Patient Ecucation
    • 1. Assess for comprehension
    • 2. Write out prescriptions/ Clearly
    • 3. Measuring Devices
Author
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ID
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Card Set
PHARMACOLOGY 100
Description
PHAR 100
Updated