19. The organization that provides a Do Not Use list for abbreviations commonly leading to medication errors

Question

is the _________________________________
20. A written instruction composed by a physician or licensed practitioner for administering medications
directly to a patient is a(n)__________________________
21. The most prevalent means of delivering medication by the rectal route is by using
__________________and ___________________
22. Oral medications are intended for absorption through the digestive system; other methods intended for
absorption from outside the digestive system are said to be _____________________
23. Medications that are placed under the tongue are known as _____________________
24. Medications that are placed between the cheek and gums are known as _________________
25. Patches give medications by the _________________route

Answer 1

19. The organization that provides a Do Not Use list for abbreviations commonly leading to medication errors is the Joint Commission.

20. A written instruction composed by a physician or licensed practitioner for administering medications directly to a patient is a(n) prescription.

21. The most prevalent means of delivering medication by the rectal route is by using suppositories and enemas.

22. Oral medications are intended for absorption through the digestive system; other methods intended for absorption from outside the digestive system are said to be parenteral.

23. Medications that are placed under the tongue are known as sublingual medications.

24. Medications that are placed between the cheek and gums are known as buccal medications.

25. Patches give medications by the transdermal route.