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
