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allergic reaction
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immune system response to a drug
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anaphylaxis
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a rare, life-threatening reaction to a drug
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apothecary system
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utilizes fractions as a part of the whole to measure weights and volumes
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computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
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provider submits patient orders by electronic means
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dimensional analysis
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factor-label method for solving dosage calculations
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drug interaction
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when a drug reacts with another drug, food, supplement, or medical condition
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electronic medication administration record (eMAR)
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electronic version of a MAR
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formula method
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divides the desired amount by the amount on hand, then multiplies it by the quantity on hand to determine the dose
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household system
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utilizes everyday household items, such as measuring cups and tablespoons, to serve as the measuring device
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medication administration record (MAR)
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used to document medication administration
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metric system
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decimal-based system based on units of 10
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one-time order
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medication to be administered just one time
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paradoxical effect
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effect of a drug is opposite from the intended effect
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pharmacokinetics
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movement of drug molecules within the body based on how the drug is distributed, metabolized, absorbed, or excreted
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PRN
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as needed
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ratio
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comparison of one quantity to another, often described as a division problem
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ratio proportion method
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sets the known ratio of drug amount to quantity equal to the desired amount to the unknown quantity
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routine order
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medication order that is continuously followed until canceled
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side effect
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undesirable effect related to a drug that is predictable
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standing order
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standardized order that may be implemented under certain circumstances
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STAT
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urgent, immediate action required
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systems of measurement
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collections of measurement units and how they are associated with one another
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tolerance
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a built-up resistance of the body to a medication
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toxicity
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degree to which a drug can be poisonous or harmful to the body