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what is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the apothecary system? - ✔✔grain
how many mls. are in a teaspoon? - ✔✔5 mls, 5 cc
how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? - ✔✔3
how many pounds in a kg? - ✔✔2.2
there are how many tablespoons in a cup? - ✔✔16
What is the most common route of administration of nitroglycerin? - ✔✔sublingual
Coumadin is known as what type of medication? - ✔✔anticoagulant
true or false-before administering any medication you should first check for any allergies? - ✔✔true
buccal - ✔✔inside cheek
Gr - ✔✔grain
Mg - ✔✔milligram
ml - ✔✔milliliter
NPO/PO - ✔✔nothing by mouth/by mouth
, NSAID - ✔✔Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PRN - ✔✔as needed
Post- - ✔✔after
Sig - ✔✔write on label
hs - ✔✔hour of sleep/bedtime
twice daily/three times a day - ✔✔BID/TID
Precef - ✔✔antibiotic
Xylocaine/Lidocaine, Novocaine are what type of medication? - ✔✔anesthetic
Aspirin (ASA) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are what types of medication - ✔✔analgesic or antipyretic
what is a persons co-insurance based on? - ✔✔% of charge
What is a living will? - ✔✔A legal document detailing a persons wishes
what does the DEA regulate? - ✔✔controlled substances act
what does PHI stand for? - ✔✔protected health information
true or false: Under HIPAA patients have the right to obtain their original medical records? - ✔✔false-
they may obtain a copy
negligence is defined as- - ✔✔failure to give reasonable care