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Apothecary
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Developed by ancient Greek's (grain, dram, ounce) commonly used in measuring dry medications
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Abuse
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Harm to a person intentionally; physical, mental, sexual, involuntary seculsion, misappropriation, verbal
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Additional activities
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Activities not included in 172 NAC 95 and include PRN, additional routes and participation in monitoring
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Aerosol
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Medication in which gas under pressure is used to dispense a liquid spray (ex: inhaler, nebulizer)
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Capsules(cap or caps.)
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Medication enclosed in a gelatin capsule (cannot be split)
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Competency
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The ability to do something well measured against a standard
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Confidentiality
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All information about residents,disclosure of personal information must be to only health care professionals
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Controlled substance
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Narcotics; any medication that can be addictive (should be locked in med cart)
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Cubic centimeter
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Same thing as a 1 ml
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Direction & monitoring
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Acceptance of responsibility for observing and taking appropriate action regarding and desired effects, side effects.
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Discontinued
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(d/c) to stop
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Documentation
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Recording of important information in clinical
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Dose
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Amount of drug to be administered
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Drops(gtt)
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A small round mass of fluid
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Drug action
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A desired effect of a drug
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