Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the primary role of the RN in medication administration?
Deliver or hold medication in a safe manner.
must “knows” for medication administration
What drug is ordered Why med was ordered How to store from the pharmacy How to administer Nursing process as related to drug/evaluate respone
10 rights
patient medication amount route time documentation assessment education evaluation right to refuse
3 checks of drug administration
check with the MAR/when removing it
check when preparing it
check before giving it
Compliance
willingness to adhere to a medication and a medical regeme
Patient teaching
name of drug
reason ordered
expected action
possible reaction/interactions
Parenteral drug administration
Indradermal
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
IV drug administration (bypass)
Bypasses enzymatic process of digestive system of the digestive system and the first pass effect of the liver
IV drug administration facts
Fastest action
Most dangerous
All solutions must be sterile
IV administration types
Large volume infusion
Intermittent infusion
IV bolus (push)
