437

A

Abacavir (Ziagen, ABC), 319

Abbreviations used in drug orders, 13t–15t

Abrasions, 382

Absorption, 84

circulation, 27

elderly patients, 56

overview, 26–27

pH level, 28

route of administration, 27

solubility, 27–28

Acarbose (recose), 395

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, 351,

358–359

Acetaminophen, 70t,199, 259

Acetazolamide (Diamox), 361, 363

Acetohexamide (Dymelor), 395

Acetylcholine, 287, 404t

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), 265–266

Acne vulgaris, 374–375, 375t

ACTH, 388

Acute laryngitis, 260

Acute pharyngitis, 260

Acute tonsillitis, 260

ADDHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), 271

Adenosine (Adenocard), 354t

Administration, medication

assessment required for specific drugs, 84–86

avoiding medication errors, 90–91

controlling narcotics, 93

evaluating patient after administering medication,

92–93

handy tips, 90

at home, 92

nursing process and medication administration,

82–84

overview, 81, 87–88, 94

at patient’s bedside, 89–90

preparing the medication, 88–89

properly disposing of medication, 91

quiz, 94–96

route of administration. SeeRoute of medication

administration

Adrenal gland, 387–389, 388t

Adrenergics and adrenergic blockers, 284–286,

285 t–286t

Age, 85

Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Alcohol (days detectable in urine), 68t

Aldactone

interaction with penicillin, 214

Alfentanil (Alfenta)

interaction with chloramphenicol, 236

interaction with macrolides, 224

Allergies and allergic reactions, 38, 87

Almotriptan, 273t

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