Medication routes of administration and medical abbreviations nursing NCLEX review.
As a nurse or healthcare professional, you’ll need to know some of the common routes of medication administration, as well as abbreviations used to identify those routes.
Before using abbreviations, it’s important to check your facility’s protocols, as abbreviation use can vary. Most healthcare facilities keep a sheet of approved abbreviations for nursing and other healthcare staff.
Some common medication administration routes/abbreviations include the following:
PO (by mouth)
NPO (nothing by mouth)
Bucc (buccal)
IV (Intravenous)
IVPB (intravenous piggyback)
NGT (Nasogastric Tube)
TD (transdermal)
ID (Intradermal)
Subq (Subcutaneous)
IO (Intraosseous)
ETT (Endotracheal tube)
Rect (Rectal)
Vag (Vaginal)
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
INH (inhaled)
and more…
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Zaza Katsarava, MD, PhD, MSc, University of Essen, Essen, Germany, outlines the key concepts in the management of medication overuse headache. Many patients with migraine or tension-type headache develop chronic medication overuse headache, which is associated with a reduced quality of life and psychiatric comorbidities. Prof. Katsarava highlights patient education and medication detoxification as a critical step in the effective management of these patients. Medical prevention of their underlying headache and treatment of psychiatric comorbidities are also necessary. This interview took place during the European Academy of Neurology 2021 congress. Video Rating: / 5
Medication abbreviations for frequencies and orders: Medical terminology and nursing terminology abbreviations explained.
As a nurse, you’ll want to be familiar with common abbreviations used to administer medication. For example, what does AC and PC mean? What about BID, TID, or QID?
In this video, you’ll learn common abbreviations, including the following medical abbreviations:
-BID
-TID
-QID
-PRN
-Ad Lib
-QHR
-Qmin
-AM
-PM
-STAT
-X
and more
These abbreviations are important to know for nursing school, nursing school exams (ATI, HESI, etc.), NCLEX, and for working on the job.
The abbreviations do sometimes get updated, so it’s important that you check with your employer before using any abbreviations. If you’re ever in doubt, write it out.
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Dr. Seheult illustrates how medications like remdesivir may work on a cellular level to stop viral replication. South Korea has now tested almost 200,000 people for COVID-19 as the rest of the world lags behind and may be experiencing “the tip of the confirmed coronavirus cases iceberg.”
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Obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) is an important first step in medication reconciliation. But what are the best strategies and approaches for getting a BPMH? Video Rating: / 5
Gabapentin, also known by the brand names: Neurontin and Gralise.
Gabapentin comes in oral solution, oral suspension, tablet, and capsule dosage forms.
Gabapentin is most commonly used to treat seizures and painful nerve diseases. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, gabapentin is usually taken by mouth with or without food most commonly 2 to 3 times a day. If upset stomach occurs take gabapentin with food. Do not take antacids within two hours of this medication. If you take the capsule, swallow the capsule whole and take with a full glass of water. If you are taking Gralise, take with the evening meal and swallow whole. To receive the greatest benefit, do not miss doses. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. If you have never taken gabapentin before, take your first dose at bedtime to avoid the feelings of tiredness and dizziness.
Some common side effects with gabapentin include dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, loose stools, nausea and vomiting.
Some less common side effects include headache, abnormal thinking, swelling of the arms or legs, and weight gain.
While taking gabapentin, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.)
• You have signs of liver problems (dark urine, feeling tired, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes
• You have signs of kidney problems (unable to pass urine, changes in how much urine is passed, blood in urine, or large weight gain)
• You have memory problems or memory loss
• You experience changes in eyesight, are feeling confused, or experience shakiness, shortness of breath, feeling very tired or weak, twitching, muscle pain or weakness
• To stop taking gabapentin because this medication should not be abruptly discontinued because of the possibility of increasing seizure frequency; therapy should be withdrawn gradually unless safety concerns require a more rapid withdrawal. Abrupt discontinuation with gabapentin has been associated with anxiety, diarrhea, headache, excessive sweating, sleeplessness, and nausea.
Gabapentin tablets and capsules need to be stored at room temperature in a dry place. Gabapentin liquid needs to be stored in the refrigerator. Use the measuring device received from the pharmacist or doctor for the oral solution.
This video offers instruction on how to take a good medication history.
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