MED 118: CHAPTER 52. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS
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Dispense as written (DAW)
Phrase indicating that substitutions for generics or similar medications are not allowed
by the prescriber
Enemas
The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon
Joint Commission
Refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow
them to bill for medicare reimbursement for medical services provided
Medication Order
Instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient
Narcotic
A drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and
even death, depending upon the dosage
Ointment
A salve; a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties
Parenteral
Other than by mouth
Prescription
A written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug
Right Documentation
Always follows the administration of medications. A verification that all seven rights
have been followed and documented in the chart.
Salve
An ointment
Seven Rights
Refers to seven elements that must be considered when administering medication: right
patient, right medication, right dose (amount), right route (method), right technique, right
time (schedule), and right documentation.
, Sublingual
Under the tongue
Suppository
A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or
vagina.
Topical
Pertaining to a specific area; local
Transdermal
Through the skin
Oral
by mouth; medication may be swallowed in solid or liquid form
Drops
liquid solution applied directly to eyes, ears, nose, or in the mouth for infants and small
children
Inhalation
breathed in through nose or mouth; delivered by spray or by metered aerosol device.
Intra-arterial
administered into an artery
Intradermal
Given by shallow angle injection just under the dermis of the skin
Intramuscular
injected into muscular tissue for delayed absorption
Intranasal
given through the nares
Intraosseous
used in emergencies to deliver drugs directly into the bone marrow; not a commonly
used route but used in emergencies when other routes are unavailable
Intrathecal
delivered into the spinal canal by injection or infusion
Intravenous
delivered into a vein by injection or infusion
AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN
Dispense as written (DAW)
Phrase indicating that substitutions for generics or similar medications are not allowed
by the prescriber
Enemas
The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon
Joint Commission
Refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow
them to bill for medicare reimbursement for medical services provided
Medication Order
Instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient
Narcotic
A drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and
even death, depending upon the dosage
Ointment
A salve; a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties
Parenteral
Other than by mouth
Prescription
A written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug
Right Documentation
Always follows the administration of medications. A verification that all seven rights
have been followed and documented in the chart.
Salve
An ointment
Seven Rights
Refers to seven elements that must be considered when administering medication: right
patient, right medication, right dose (amount), right route (method), right technique, right
time (schedule), and right documentation.
, Sublingual
Under the tongue
Suppository
A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or
vagina.
Topical
Pertaining to a specific area; local
Transdermal
Through the skin
Oral
by mouth; medication may be swallowed in solid or liquid form
Drops
liquid solution applied directly to eyes, ears, nose, or in the mouth for infants and small
children
Inhalation
breathed in through nose or mouth; delivered by spray or by metered aerosol device.
Intra-arterial
administered into an artery
Intradermal
Given by shallow angle injection just under the dermis of the skin
Intramuscular
injected into muscular tissue for delayed absorption
Intranasal
given through the nares
Intraosseous
used in emergencies to deliver drugs directly into the bone marrow; not a commonly
used route but used in emergencies when other routes are unavailable
Intrathecal
delivered into the spinal canal by injection or infusion
Intravenous
delivered into a vein by injection or infusion
