102 Best Medication Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the nurse disinfects the injection site?

A. Cook, English Professor
Answered: Dec 18, 2018

Often when a shot is given to a child, it is expected for the child to start crying immediately. They know what to expect. They may even start crying before the shot is even taken out of the...Read More

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What is the multi-dose vial policy?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 20, 2024

Strength of the medication-rationale: after reconstituting a medication, the nurse should label any unused medication with the strength of the medication and her initials or signature, as well as...Read More

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What is the difference between Roxicet and Percocet?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

There is no much difference between Roxicet and Percocet because they are just brand names for the drugs that contain a certain proportion of acetaminophen and oxycodone. The two medications are...Read More

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What should the nurse administer? The physician orders Amicar Elixir 4 grams PO. The bottle is labeled 250 mg/1 ml.

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Jan 09, 2019

Amicar Elixir is a medication that is for those patients whose blood continues to flow out. Their blood does not clot like it should. Whenever you get a cut, the wound will start to bleed, but it...Read More

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What is the difference between Zoloft and Wellbutrin?

Howard Reyes, Science Teacher
Answered: Jul 17, 2019

Zoloft and Wellbutrin are antidepressant. These medications help people who are depressed in managing their concerns, worries, and depression. They do this by enhancing the work of hormone...Read More

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What is the difference between Oxycontin and Oxycodone?

R. Hunter
Answered: Nov 19, 2019

Oxycodone hydrochloride is used as an opioid pain reliever. It is included among medications sometimes. Oxycontin occurs in the form of Oxycodone when it is available by itself. Oxycontin is...Read More

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What is the difference between Penicillin and Cyclosporine?

W. Wright, Biology student
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

Penicillin and Cyclosporine are two different names for different drugs. There is no other similarities between them aside the fact that they are both medications. This shows, there are a lot of...Read More

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What is the difference between glipizide and metformin?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: May 29, 2019

Glipizide and Metformin are both oral medications used in the treatment of diabetes especially type 2. The two drugs are used in reducing the amount of glucose in the blood. The main difference...Read More

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What is the difference between Adderall and Adderall XR?

B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 21, 2019

One of the most common disorders among children which are caused as a result of the issues in the brain functioning, and also affects concentration and behavior, is what is called Attention...Read More

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What is the difference between AcipHex and Nexium?

Daniel Frederic
Answered: Jul 12, 2019

Sometimes, someone might be feeling uneasiness or pain in the stomach. Some take this seriously as they are so concerned about it, while others may not make it seriously but neglect it. But...Read More

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What is the difference between Local and General Anesthesia?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: May 29, 2019

Local anesthesia and General anesthesia are the two types of anesthesia. Anesthesia is process of using medication to cause a state in a person in which the person undergoing any surgical...Read More

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When you miss signing a medication chart on shift can you sign it off the next day?

Chalee
Answered: Apr 20, 2024

False

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What is the difference between Hydrocodone and Vicodin?

E.Evelyn
Answered: Nov 10, 2020

Hydrocodone and Vicodin are both drugs that are prescribed to help with pain. Hydrocodone is an opioid narcotic, while Vicodin, on the other hand, has acetaminophen in it, which separates it from...Read More

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What is the difference between NSAIDs and acetaminophen?

Todd Gurley
Answered: Sep 13, 2019

NSAIDs and Acetaminophen are both pain relievers that people may use especially when they are experiencing some muscle pain. These may also be taken by those who have a fever. One example of...Read More

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What is the difference between Flour and Cornstarch?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jun 18, 2019

Some people are a bit confused with cornstarch and flour because they somehow look the same. They also have almost the same calories for serving with cornstarch having just a few more calories as...Read More

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