Flashcards in Test 1 Deck (92)
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Capture error
Error that occurs when a more practiced behavior automatically takes the place of a less familiar, intended one. Focus on a task is diverted elsewhere.
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Assumption error
Error that occurs when an essential piece of info cannot be verified.
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Selection error
Error that occurs when two or more options exist and the wrong option is chosen.
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Wrong dose error
Error that occurs when a dose is either above or below the correct amount by more than 5%
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Wrong time error
Error that occurs when any drug is given 30 minutes or more before or after it was ordered to be administered, up to the time of the next dose.
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Extra dose error
Error that occurs when a patient receives more doses than were prescribed by the physician.
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ac
before meals
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am
morning
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bid
twice a day
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c
with
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cap
capsule
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DAW
dispense as written
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D/C
discontinue
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g
gram
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gr
grain
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gtt
drop
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h or hr
hour
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IM
intramuscular
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IV
intravenously
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L
liter
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mcg
microgram
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mEq
milliequivalent
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mL
milliliter
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NKA
no known allergy
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NKDA
no known drug allergy
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npo
nothing by mouth
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pc
after meals
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po
by mouth
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prn
as needed
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