Medication Administration

what is a standing prescription?

A standing prescription is protocol-based and contains directions for administration based upon specific situations, such as the development of a fever.

xr medical abbreviation

extended release

"PC" is the abbreviation for

"after meals."

"ac" is the abbreviation for

"before meals."

generic name

assigned by

manufacturer (eg.

acetaminophen)

trade name

aka brand

name created by

company that sells the

drug (eg. Tylenol)

signs of anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis: dyspnea,

hypotension, and

tachycardia

signs of allerigic reaction

rash, hives,

swelling, circulatory

collapse, and laryngeal

edema

SJS signs

Steven Johnson Syndrome:

respiratory distress, chills,

rash, blisters, fever

formula for gtt