What does teratogenic refer to?

A. Standing orders: Standing orders are prewritten orders for specific situations. For a patient post-procedure, standing orders might include pain management protocols that would be activated based on the pain assessment.

B. STAT orders: STAT orders are urgent and are typically used in emergency situations. A pain score of 5/10 does not usually warrant a STAT order.

C. Automatic stop orders: Automatic stop orders are used to discontinue a medication after a certain period or dosage has been reached. They don’t apply directly to managing current pain levels.

D. Verbal orders: Verbal orders are given in person or over the phone when a written order is not possible. These should be minimized to avoid errors and are less likely to be used for routine pain management.

A. Distribution: Distribution refers to the process of a drug moving through the bloodstream to various tissues in the body, not leaving the body.

B. Absorption: Absorption is the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from the site of administration. It is not related to the drug leaving the body.

C. Metabolism: Metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down a drug, typically in the liver, before it is excreted.

D. Excretion: Excretion is the correct term. It refers to the process by which drugs and their metabolites are eliminated from the body, primarily through the kidneys (urine) or the gastrointestinal tract (feces).