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22 Cards in this Set
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Narcotic |
A drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain and induces sleep. Has potential for abuse. |
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OTC |
Over the counter. Medicine sold in stores without a prescription |
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Prescription |
A physicians order for the preparation of a medicine or device |
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Side effect |
Unintended effect of a medication |
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Buccal |
Placed between the gum and cheek for absorption |
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DAW |
Dispense as written. Medication cannot be substituted with a trade or generic form |
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Ointment |
A fatty soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties |
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Salve |
An ointment |
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7 rights |
Right patient, time, route, dose, documentation, medication and technique. A checklist of criteria to help prevent medication errors |
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Suppository |
A solid mass of medicinal substance that is inserted into the rectum or vagina where it disolves |
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QID |
Four times a day |
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Topical |
Application to the body surfaces to treat ailments |
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Transdermal |
Through the skin |
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Anaphylactic |
A severe multisystem allergic reaction |
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Epinephrine |
A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla |
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Gauge |
The size of a needle |
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Intradermal |
Within the skin |
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Intramuscular |
Within the muscle |
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Subcutaneous |
Beneath the skin |
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Vaccine |
Any substance for prevention of a disease |
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BID |
Twice a day |
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TID |
Three times a day |
