Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses. Группа авторов

unilateral hearing loss ur(o)‐ of or pertaining to urine, the urinary system; (specifically) pertaining to the physiological chemistry of urine urology uter(o)‐ of or pertaining to the uterus or womb uterus vagin‐ of or pertaining to the vagina vagina varic(o)‐ swollen or twisted vein varicose vasculo‐ blood vessel vasculotoxicity vas(o)‐ duct, blood vessel vasoconstriction ven‐ of or pertaining to the (blood) veins, a vein (used in terms pertaining to the vascular system) vein, venospasm ventricul(o)‐ of or pertaining to the ventricles; any hollow region inside an organ cardiac ventriculography ventr(o)‐ of or pertaining to the belly; the stomach cavities ventrodorsal ‐version turning anteversion, retroversion vesic(o)‐ of or pertaining to the bladder vesical arteries viscer(o)‐ of or pertaining to the internal organs, the viscera viscera xanth(o)‐ denoting a yellow colour, an abnormally yellow colour xanthopathy xen(o)‐ foreign, different xenograft xer(o)‐ dry, desert‐like xerostomia zo(o)‐ animal, animal life zoology zym(o)‐ fermentation enzyme, lysozyme

      Abbreviations

      Some abbreviations used in prescriptions

ABBREVIATION	LATIN	ENGLISH
a.c.	ante cibum	Before food
ad lib.	ad libitum	To the desired amount
b.d. or b.i.d.	bis in die	Twice a day
c.	cum	With
o.m.	omni mane	Every morning
o.n.	omni nocte	Every night
p.c.	post cibum	After food
p.r.n.	pro re nata	Whenever necessary
q.d.	quaque die	Every day
q.d.s.	quaque die sumendum	Four times daily
q.i.d.	quater in die	Four times daily
q.q.h.	quater quaque hora	Every four hours
R.	recipe	Take
s.o.s.	si opus sit	If necessary
stat.	statim	At once
t.d.s.	ter die sumendum	Three times daily
t.i.d.	ter in die	Three times daily

      About the Companion Website

1 Introduction to Pharmacology, Children and Young People

       Jane Callum

       Aim

       This chapter provides the reader with an introduction to pharmacology and its application to children and young people (CYP).

       Learning Outcomes

       After reading this chapter the reader will:

       Understand the importance of following policies and the issues associated with medicine management

       Recognise the legal frameworks and NMC code within this important aspect of care

       Increase knowledge and understanding of pharmacological principles associated with the child, young person and their family

       Appreciate the importance of the role of the family/carer and family‐centred care

       Test Your Knowledge

      1 What is your role in medicine management?

      2 What are the five principles of medication administration?

      3 What is the difference between the terms ‘drug’ and ‘medicine’?

      4 Describe