🟦 SECTION 1: MODULE 5 WELCOME

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Module 5: Medication Terminology & Abbreviations

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Welcome to Module 5.

In this module, we’ll focus on medication terminology and abbreviations commonly used in physician orders, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and client charts. Understanding this language is essential for safe medication administration and accurate documentation.

This module is designed to help you confidently interpret medication instructions and avoid errors related to misreading or misunderstanding medical terms.

You may complete this training at your own pace. You can pause, rewind, or return at any time.

🟦 SECTION 2: MODULE 5 VIDEO

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Module 5 Video Lesson

(PowerPoint → MP4 video will go here)

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This lesson reviews common medication abbreviations and terminology used in orders and

🟦 SECTION 3: KEY LEARNING POINTS

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What You’ll Learn in This Module

• Common medication abbreviations

• Route abbreviations

• Frequency and timing abbreviations

• Dosage-related terms

• Common medical terminology used in orders

• Abbreviations that should not be used

Test Your Knowledge

🟦 SECTION 5: MODULE 5 DOWNLOADS

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Module 5 Downloads

Recommended:

• 📄 Medication Terminology & Abbreviations Quick Reference Guide

• 📄 “Do Not Use” Abbreviations List

🟦 SECTION 6: PRACTICE ACTIVITY

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Practice Activity

Review a fictional physician order and identify:

• Medication name

• Route

• Dose

• Frequency

🟦 SECTION 7: MODULE 5 COMPLETION MESSAGE

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✅ Module 5 Complete

You’ve completed Module 5: Medication Terminology & Abbreviations.

You should now feel more confident interpreting medication language and understanding what you’re reading on medication orders and MARs.

All materials are for educational and training purposes only and use fictional examples.

Always follow your facility’s policies and procedures.