Chapter 19: Med Admistration Flashcards
Nurse Practice Act entails…
1) Nurses are responsible for their own actions
2) If a healthcare providers order is ambiguous or inappropriate, the nurse must clarify the medication order with the healthcare provider
3) Do not give medication prepared by another nurse unless identification and are intact
4) it is within the nurse’s legal domain to administer medications in a safe and timely mannner
Defines nurses scope of practice
Nursing Practice Acts
Client has the right to expect safe and appropriate drug administration by the nurse
Patient Bill of Rights
medication order carried out for a specific number of days (e.g., antibiotic)
Standing or Routine order
medication administered as needed
PRN order
medications to be administered in certain situations with criteria for administration outlined clearly for patients on a specific unit or service. (e.g., patient with diabetes and insulin administration)
Standing Protocol
medication that will only be given once
One-Time Order
medication that must be given immediately
Stat Order
medications given by mouth
Oral
tablet is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve
Sublingual
places medication underneath the upper lip or in the side of the mouth
Buccal
medications designed to be absorbed through the skin for systemic effects
Transdermal
Used to treat eye irritation, infections or glaucoma
Ophthalmic medications
Solutions may be dropped into the ear
Otic medications
Solutions that are sprayed into the nose
Nasal Medications
