Medications

Question 1

IV

Answer 1

intravenous; delivered through a vein

Question 2

IVP

Answer 2

intravenous push; brief injection through the vein

Question 3

IVPB

Answer 3

intravenous piggy-back; in tandem with, usually with normal saline

Question 4

IM

Answer 4

intramuscular; directly into the muscle

Question 5

SQ

Answer 5

subcutaneous; directly into the skin

Question 6

PO

Answer 6

Per Os; orally, by mouth

Question 7

PR

Answer 7

per rectum; rectally, into the rectum

Question 8

SL

Answer 8

sub-lingual; under the tongue

Question 9

gtt

Answer 9

drops; droplet

Question 10

Drip

Answer 10

intravenous drip; continuous injection through a vein

Question 11

Neb

Answer 11

inhaled nebulizer; inhaled mist

Question 12

Patch

Answer 12

transdermal; directly through the skin

Question 13

How to write Med Order

Answer 13

Medication Name -> Dosage -> Route

Question 14

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Answer 14

used during cardiac resuscitation efforts

Question 15

Analgesics

Answer 15

used to alleviate pain

Question 16

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 16

used for correcting abnormal rhythms in the heart

Question 17

Antibiotics

Answer 17

used to treat or protect against bacterial infections

Question 18

Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

Answer 18

anti-coagulants are used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots; thrombolytics are dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed

Question 19

Anticonvulsants

Answer 19

used to decrease the likelihood of seizures

Question 20

Antiemetics

Answer 20

used to reduce nausea and vomiting

Question 21

Antihistamines

Answer 21

used to reverse allergic reactions

Question 22

Antihypoglycemics

Answer 22

used to increase blood glucose levels

Question 23

Antihyperglycemics

Answer 23

used to decrease blood glucose levels

Question 24

Antihypertensives

Answer 24

used to decrease blood pressure

Question 25

Antipsychotic

Answer 25

used to decrease psychotic behavior

Question 26

Anxiolytics

Answer 26

used to decrease feelings of anxiousness

Question 27

Bronchodilators

Answer 27

used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function

Question 28

Corticosteriods

Answer 28

steroids used to decrease inflammation

Question 29

Diuretics

Answer 29

used to remove water from the body by changing urine concentration

Question 30

GI Meds

Answer 30

used to ease GI discomforts

Question 31

Induction Agents

Answer 31

used to induce anesthesia prior to a procedure that requires sedation

Question 32

Local Analgesics

Answer 32

used to numb a localized area of tissue, usually for wound repairs

Question 33

Muscle Relaxants

Answer 33

used to relax muscle tension or spasms

Question 34

Narcotic Antagonist

Answer 34

used to counteract opioid overdose

Question 35

Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics

Answer 35

used to paralyze the muscles of the body, usually used to prepare the patient for intubation

Question 36

Potassium

Answer 36

used to treat hypokalemia

Question 37

Sedatives

Answer 37

used to calm or mild sedate the patient

Question 38

Vasodilators

Answer 38

used to dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow

Question 39

Vertigo

Answer 39

used to treat dizziness associated with vertigo; (anti vert)