Hepatitis - ANSWER contagious disease of the liver
Shock - ANSWER occurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not get enough
blood
Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER heart function and circulation stops. Resident is unresponsive, no chest
movement or pause.
Apnea - ANSWER serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms
Generic name is also known as - ANSWER official name
Systemic Effect - ANSWER affects the entire body
Adverse Effects - ANSWER an undesired side effect or toxicity
Legend Medication - ANSWER only obtained with a prescription
What type if medication is absorbed the slowest? - ANSWER Oral Medication
Metabolism - ANSWER substance is changed into a form that is more easily excreted
which organ metabolizes medication? - ANSWER Liver
What is the agency of all controlled medication called? - ANSWER Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Enteric-coated tablets - ANSWER medication are not recommended for crushing
, Controlled substances have how many classifications - ANSWER V
Apothecary units of measurement? - ANSWER grain and dram
Syrup of Ipecac - ANSWER Emetic
Paregoric - ANSWER opiate
Senokot - ANSWER cathartic
Citrucel - ANSWER bulk laxative
Tylenol - ANSWER Analgesic
Decadron - ANSWER anti-inflammatory
Motrin - ANSWER NSAIA, Analgesic
Naprosyn - ANSWER NSAID
Flexeril - ANSWER Muscle Relaxant
Demerol - ANSWER Analgesic
Household units of measurement? - ANSWER drop and teaspoon
30 cc equals how many ounces - ANSWER 1 ounce
What type of medication treats and prevents nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER Antimetics
Stomach - ANSWER located in the upper left of the abdomen, below the diaphragm.