Administration of medication test Flashcards
Nine Rules of medication administration. 
Deltoid site
Is a triangle shaped muscle located near the shoulder and upper arm used to give small volumes, such as vitamin B 
MA roll in IV therapy
Must follow the nine rights of medication in administration. The name of IV solution must be checked three times before started. 
FDA
The FDA is a federal agency in the Department of health and human services. The FDA is responsible for the safety effectiveness, security, and quality of drugs, cosmetics, and food. 
Sublingual
Sublingual  medication’s are placed under the tongue 
Controlled substance act
Controlled substances, a behavior altering or addictive drug or chemical substance, whose possession and use are prohibited by a regulated under the federal control substances act 
Carpuject & tubex
Carpuject or tubex is needed to dispense the medication
Patient verification
Ask patients or parents/guardians to state their full name and date of birth 
Right education
Before administering the medication to the patient, the medical assistant must give the patient the name of the medication, and who ordered it describe common side effects of medication, verify the patient allergies explained the desired effect or action of the medication 
Scored tablet
A notched tablet which can be split into half with a pill, cutter or splitter
Enteric coated
Coated to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach breaks down in the base environment of the intestines. These tablets should not be crushed, cut or chewed, because the protected property will be lost. 
VIS charting
Vaccine information statement the VIS provides important information to the patient about the vaccine and common and uncommon side effects 
Preparing a powdered medication
 A powder medication needs to be mixed with a dilute typically sterile, normal saline or sterile water is used as a dilute. 
Intradermal injection sites
ID injections are given just under the epidermis… upper arm, forearm, upper back and upper arm 
ID injections
ID injections are given just under the epidermidis 1 mL syringe used, needle size 1/4 to 1/2 inch 25 to 27 gauge, maximum volume 0.1 mL, angle of entry 5 to 15, sites forearm, upper arm and middle of back… separate by least 2 inches, position sitting with arm extended, Administration, pull skin at injection site. 
Cleaning patient’s skin
IM administration techniques
 Use a 90° angle for entry the skin should be flattened or stretched over the side with the non-dominant hand being safe, minimizing pain and finding the correct side 
SubQ administration techniques 
Pinch side if 2 inches of tissue can be pinched. Insert the needle at a 90° angle of 1 inch of tissue can be pinched. Insert the needle a 45° angle rotate sides. 
Administering buccal medications
Are placed between the cheek and gums 
Administering a transdermal patch 
Transdermal medication‘s are placed on the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream 
Suppository administration to a small child 
Use the gloved little finger to insert the medication. rectal suppositories should be advanced about 2 inches 
Administering nasal medication’s 
Drugs given via the Nazzaro are breathe in through the nose, the medication is absorbed through the nasal mucus membrane
Applying topical medication’s
Applying a drug to the mucus membrane, or the skin is consider use of topical route absorption through the mucus membrane is usually faster than the skin topical medication’s provide a local effect 
Waiting time after an injection
Having the patient wait 15 minutes after an injection allows you to monitor for unusual symptoms 
Aspirate
 Two with drawl fluid using suction
Parts of a hypodermic needle
The parts of a hypodermic needle include
Hub: attaches or screws onto the syringe
Hilt: where the needle attaches
Bevel: slanted end of the shaft
Lumen: hollow space inside the needle the size is indicated by the gauge number 
Filter needle
A filter needle on a syringe is used to aspirate the medication into the syringe. The needle has a small filter that catches glass particles before they enter the syringe. The filter needle must be removed before the injection is given to the patient. 
TB skin test locations 
The site should be 2 to 4 inches below the elbow the size should be free from veins, scars, wounds, abrasions, and so on 
Multidose vial expiration dates
When multidose vials are open, the cap Is removed or the stopper is punctured they are only good for 28 days unless the manufacture states otherwise the new expiration date should be written on the label 
Hitting a bone during an injection
Pull the needle out about 1/4 inch and give the medicine
Parenteral medication advantages
Medication can be prepared without the use of gloves, ensure that all needles are tightly covered and placed on a tray while carrying them to the exam room 
Vastus lateralis IM injection
Site is used on patients from birth through adulthood this Site uses a thick well developed muscle. The CDC recommends this site until the deltoid muscle is the appropriate size for vaccines. The thigh
Ventrolgluteal sites 
The ventrogluteal site is an excellent site for oil based medication’s and irritating medication’s
Anaphylactic symptoms
Is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening
Warm feeling, flushing, throat, tightening, difficulty, swallowing, and cough
Shortness of breath and wheezing, anxiety, loss of consciousness and shock pain or cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and dizziness 
