Word book chap 51-53

name at least five print or online drug reference sources that are used in the medical office

PDR; PDR for nonprescription drugs; product insert professional drug hand book

what must be performed before giving medication by ANY route

Right pt medication dose route, technique, time and right documentation

what is the different between a generic name and a trade name

a generic drug's name is the official name assigned by the USAN. The generic name that remain constant where as the trade name is given for marketing purpose by the manufacture

a prescription is defines as

a legal document order prepared by a licensed provider authorizing a medication or treatment to be dispense to the pt for self administration

A reaction to a medication that causes a immune response is called an

allergy whereas intolerance to to a medication can be only a symptoms such as an upset stomach that can be controlled by taking the medication at a different time

Ophthalmic

applied into the eyelid or opening in the corner of the eye

Topical

applied to the skin

To avoid medication errors when should the medical assistant check the order and the medication

before and after preparing the medication and before and after giving the medicine

Ratio expresses the relationship

between two components

Inhalation

breathe in

when signing off a medication or other chart entry how should you signify the end of the entry to prevent anyone else making an unauthorized addition to your note

by following the signature with a straight line and right documentation

when preparing a prescription for signarure the medical assistant should always

compare all elements of the prescription with the order and verify that the information is complete and accurate

how refrigerated medications should be stored and handle

contains should be clearly labeled with the date and time opening or reconstitution to determine expiration. A temperature log must be maintained for all refrigerated medications. Medication and immunization for pt administrating should not be stored in the same refrigerator with office staff food and medication

Drugs that have the potential for abuse or addition are known as

controlled bubstances

Antiarrhythmic

controls cardiac rhythm

List six elements required fore a complete and accurate medication entry

correct pt medication name dose route technique time

An enema

could be used to introduce contrast material rectally fro imaging of the lower intestinal tract

Household

cup pint quart teaspoon

Chemotherapeutics

cures cancer

Antibiotics

cures infections

DAW stand for

dispense as written

what does SAW on a prescription stand for and what does it mean

dispense as written. it is an instruction to the pharmacist not to make by any substitution or alterations in the dosing instrucition supplied to the pt

the number to be divided is the

dividend and the divisor is the number used to divide another number

Apothecary

dram grain drop

gtt g gr fl oz lb mL kg pt

drop------------household gram------------metric grain------------apothecary ounce----------- household and apothecary pound----------- household milliliter----------metric kilogram---------metric pint---------------household and apothecary

A synergistic

drug enhances the effects of another drug, whereas a drug that prevents the action of another drug or chemical is referred to as antagonist

Ointment

emulsion of medication applied topically

what steps should the medical assistant take in the event of a medication error

ensures the pt's safety notify the physician or ordering provider documents in the pts record what occurred completely and accurately and document the pt response

what are the 3 basic units used in the metric system?

gram (g) Liter (L) Meter (m)

an improper fraction

has a numerator larger than the denominator and fa mix fraction inlcudes a whole number along with a fraction

When should a medication entry be completed

immediately after the medication is given

Diuretic

increases production of urine

Anesthetic

interferes with body's ability to experience pain

What is a controlled substances

is any drug whether prescription or illegal that has the potential for abuse or addition

the metric system

is based on multiplies of ten; it is the most commonly used system of measurement is health care

The drug enforcement administration

is responsible for regulation and oversight of controlled substances; the food and drug administration monitors drug safety and clinical trials and verifies that medications are safe for consumption based on available data

why is oral administration the most commonly used route for medicaitons

it involves less risk discomfort, and expense than other routes

The trade name of a medication is label assigned by the

manufacture

why are different medications used to treat the same symptoms

medication can work through different mechanism of action @ might not produce the same side effects in different pts. Other might not be effective because the same symptom can be caused by a different underlying problem

Otic

medication given in the ear canal

a written instruction composed by a physician or licensed practitioner for administering medications directly to a pt is

medication order

Sublingual

medications are placed under the tongue; Buccal medication are placed between the cheek and gum

Metric

meter gram liter

A controlled class of drugs used to relieve pain is called a

narcotic

The generic name of a medication is also its

official name

route by which MA is permitted to administer medications

oral rectal inhaled Vaginal topical urethral and injectable

Oral medication are intended for absorption through the digestive system; other methods are said to be

parenteral or intended fro absorption from outside the digestive system

Fraction indicates

part of a whole number and is written with a numerator as the top number and a denominator as the bottom number

a number expressed as part of 100 is called a

percentage

The study of medications and uses is also referred to as

pharmacology

Instructions written by a provider to the pharmacist for preparing, labeling, and dispensing medication that will be self administered by a pt is called

prescription

Anticonvulsant

prevents or relieves seizures

Antianxiety

produces a calming effect

The relationship between two ratio is a

proportion

what is the purpose of a medication order

provides direct and complete instructions from provider or other licensed practitioner for administering medication to pt while he is in the facility or office

What information is required for a complete and accurate medication order

pt's name name of the medication dosage route of administration Frequency or ho often the medication is order date and time the order is written specific instructions signature of the prescriber

Muscle relaxant

relieves muscle spams

what action should be taken to avoid errors when calling in prescriptions to a pharmacy

require the pharmacist or technician to read back all the information given to verify accuracy

a product is the

result of multiplying two numbers together

The seven rights are rules that ensure

safe medication administration

Antiemetic

stops or prevents nausea and vomiting

a medication supplied as a dissolvable solid for rectal administration is called

suppository

Parenteral medication are those

that are given by a route outside of the digestive system

Expectorant

thins mucous

why do all healthcare personnel use the same system of measurements

to avoid over or under medication of pts

Patches gives medication by the

transdermal route

a prescription is a

written or transmitted instruction to the pharmacist for preparing and dispensing a medication to a pt for self administrating

what are the 3 steps required fro calculating dosages in the ration and proportion method?

1- Convert 2- Construct the proportion 3- Calculate, solving for x dosage on hand amount on hand dosage desire amount desire

formula of calculating medication

N X= dose amount needed x vehicle = dose A amount available

what information is required in addition to the standard informtion when documenting immunizations

Manufacture name lost number serial number and expiration date