NURSE-3101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nph Insulin, Regular Insulin, Diluent
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Chemical name: precise description of the drug"s chemical composition. Generic name: identifies the drug"s active ingredient; assigned by the manufacturer that first develops the drug. acetaminophen. Trade name (brand name; proprietary name: selected by the pharmaceutical company that sells the drug; protected by trademark. Tylenol: a common mild analgesic is acetaminophen (tylenol), hospital medication administration records commonly list drugs by generic name. Pill: mixture of powdered drug with cohesive material; round or oval. Tablet: small, solid dose of medication; compressed or molded. Capsule: powder/gel form of active drug enclosed in gelatinous container. Enteric coated: pill/tablet coated to prevent stomach irritation. Extended release: allows for slow, continuous release over predetermined period, other names: cr (controlled release); sr (sustained release); la (long-acting). Same drug may be available in different form; get order for most appropriate form: patient can"t swallow pill; get liquid form if available. No medication may be given to a patient without a medication order from a licensed practitioner.
