Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six rights of drug administration?
A
-right patient
-right drug
-right dose
-right route
-right time and frequency
-right documentation
2
Q
Oral medications (taken by mouth) come in:
A
Capsules, tablets, suspensions, emulsions (milky solutions containing the drug), and elixirs (compound liquid medicines held in solution by alcohol)
3
Q
Topical medications (placed on the skin) come in
A
Liniments (liquid rubs that are thinner than an ointment), ointments, creams, and patches
4
Q
What are the four types of syringes?
A
-slip tip (most common)
-luer lock (screw top)
-eccentric tip (offset hub)
-catheter tip (good for oral feedings)
5
Q
How often do Intravenous Catheters (IVC) need to be replaced?
A
Every 3 days
6
Q
What are endotracheal tubes placed for?
A
Controlled ventilation
