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Chapter 32: Medication Administration (IRAT/GRAT #2) Flashcards

1
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___ of American adults take at least one medication.

___ take five or more.

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82%

29%

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_____ emergency department visits and _______ are due to adverse drug events annually

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700,000

120,000

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_____ is spent on extra medical costs of adverse drug events annually

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$3.5 billion

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At least ____ of cost of ambulatory (non-hospital) adverse drug events are estimated to be preventable.

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40%

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In what steps do nurses play an essential role in safe medication?

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  1. preparation
  2. administration
  3. evaluation of medication effects
  4. documenting patient response to treatment
  5. patient teaching including side effects
  6. ensuring adherence to medication regimen
  7. evaluating the patients or caregivers ability to self-administer
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What medication regulations has the most influence on the nursing practice?

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your state’s Nursing Practice Act

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In relation to medication regulations, be aware of

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federal, state and institutional regulations

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Violations of the Controlled Substances Act are punishable by

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fines, imprisonment, and/or the loss of the nurse’s license

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What policies should you follow for the proper storage and distribution of medication and narcotics?

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your institution’s policies

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Pharmacokinetics: Factors that influence absorption

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  1. route of administration
  2. ability of the medication to dissolve
  3. blood flow to site of administration
  4. body surface area
  5. lipid solubility of medication
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medications placed on mucous membranes and respiratory airways

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are absorbed quickly

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What form of medications are absorbed more quickly?

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medications already in a liquid state are absorbed more quickly

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What areas absorb more quickly?

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vascular areas absorb more quickly (mucous membranes)

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The majority of medications are absorbed in

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the small intestine

because small intestine is highly permeable, has high blood flow, and large surface area

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What type of medications can cross cell membranes easily?

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highly lipid soluble medications cross cell membranes easily.
food in the stomach may also be a factor in absorption.

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Pharmacokinetics: Factors that in influence distribution

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  1. circulation
  2. membrane permeability
  3. protein binding
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The effect of Circulation on distribution of medications

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ex) patients with heart failure have impaired circulation, therefore slowing medication delivery

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The effect of Membrane Permeability on distribution of medications

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blood brain barrier allows only fat-soluble medications to pass into the brain and cerebral spinal fluid

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The effect of Protein Binding on distribution of medications

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the degree to which medications bind to serum proteins (albumin) affects distribution

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Metabolism

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failure of organs that metabolize drugs puts patients at risk for medication toxicity
(ex. liver degrades many harmful chemicals before entering the tissues, so if liver is impaired, elimination of drugs is slower, causing an accumulation of drugs and risk for toxicity.)

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Excretion

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-elimination of drug through lungs, liver, kidneys, bowels, and exocrine glands.

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Therapeutic Effects

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the expected or predicted response

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Side Effects

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predictable often unavoidable, r/t normal therapeutic doses

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Adverse Effects

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unintended, undesirable, often unpredictable. May be severe or life threatening.

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What are the type of adverse effects?

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  1. toxic effects
  2. idiosyncratic reactions
  3. allergic reactions
  4. anaphylactic reactions
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Toxic effects

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develop after prolonged intake of medication: medication accumulates in the blood r/t impaired metabolism or excretion

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Idiosyncratic Reactions

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reaction other than normal: over or under reacts

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Allergic Reactions

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allergic response develops from a repeated administration

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Anaphylactic Reactions

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life threatening.
characterized by sudden constriction of bronchiolar muscles, edema of the pharynx and larynx, and severe wheezing and SOB

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Synergistic Effect

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combined effect of two medications is greater than either one on its own: ex) alcohol and antidepressants

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Polypharmacy

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  • when a patient takes 2 or more medications to treat the same illness
  • when a patient takes 2 or more medications from the same chemical class
  • when the patient uses 2 or more medications w/ the same or similar actions to treat several disorders simultaneously
  • when a patient mixes herbals or nutritional supplements with medications
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32
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Polypharmacy places patients

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at risk of adverse reactions and medication interactions

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33
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Many patients visit several healthcare providers all

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prescribing medications for different or similar complaints

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34
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Peak

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the highest level of medication concentration in the blood

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Trough

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the lowest level of medication concentration in the blood. Usually drawn 30 min before the time of administration.

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Biological Half-Life

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time it takes for the excretion process to lower the amount of unchanged medication by half

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37
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What are the effects of aging on metabolism?

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  • liver mass shrinks
  • hepatic blood flow and enzyme activity declines
  • metabolism drops to one half to two thirds the rate of young adults
  • enzymes lose ability to process some drugs, thus prolonging drug half-life
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Routes of Administration: Oral

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slower onset of action, more prolonged effect than on parenteral.

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39
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When measuring liquid medication in a measuring cup,

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measure at eye level on a hard surface

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40
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sublingual

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under the tongue

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41
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buccal

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in the mouth against the cheek

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42
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Parenteral

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  • intradermal (ID)
  • subcutaneous (SQ)
  • intramuscular (IM)
  • intravenous (IV)
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Epidural

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  • intrathecal
  • intraosseous
  • intraperitoneal
  • intrapleural
  • intraarterial
44
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Between ___________________________ accidental needlesticks and sharp injuries occur annually in the health care setting.

A

600,000 - 1 million

45
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What are one of the deadliest hazards to which nurses can be exposed to on a daily basis?

A

bloodborne pathogens

46
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Needlestick injuries most often occur when:

A
  • needles are recapped
  • needles are left at the bedside
  • mishandling of IV lines
47
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Most needlestick hazards can be prevented by:

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  • the use of needleless devices
  • the use of safety needles
  • following hospital protocol for safe needle handling
48
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Subcutaneous medications are administered at a

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45-degree angle

49
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Intradermal medications are administered at a

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10 - 15 degree angle

50
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Intramuscular medications are administered at a

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90-degree angle

51
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Ventrogluteal injection site

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..

52
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Topical medications

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transdermal ex) patches and discs

53
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Instillation medication

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  • ear/eye drops and ointments
  • irrigations
  • suppositories
54
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Inhalation medication

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  • nasal or oral passages

- endotracheal/tracheostomy tubes

55
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Intraocular medication

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-disc like a contact lens can remain up to a week

56
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A nurse should _______ place a leading zero in front of a decimal point

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ALWAYS

57
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A nurse should ______________ use a “trailing zero”

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NEVER

58
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Unapproved abbreviations

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…

59
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Types of Medication Orders

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  • Routine Orders or Standing Orders
  • Verbal Orders
  • Telephone Orders
  • PRN Orders
  • Single Orders
  • STAT Orders
  • Now Orders
  • Prescriptions
60
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The use of a ______________________ reduces medication errors

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computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

61
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Routine Orders or Standing Orders

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either on an order sheet or electronically

62
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Verbal orders

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  • given to a RN - preferable only in emergencies.

- physicians should write the order if they are available.

63
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Telephone orders

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  • given to an RN.
  • RN must indicate “read back order” (RBO) w/ his/her signature.
  • MD needs to co-sign the telephone order in 24 hours (or by hospital policy)
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PRN Orders

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  • as needed.

- Nurses assess the patient to determine the best course of action and need for PRN orders.

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Single (One Time) Orders

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such as a pre-op “on call” medication before surgery

66
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STAT Orders

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to be given immediately - usually one time order

67
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Now Orders

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-to be given as soon as possible - according to hospital policy.

68
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Now Orders are used for

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an extra pain medication dose (ex. if the patient needs additional analgesia before the next dose is due)

69
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Prescriptions

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given to be filled at the patient’s own pharmacy

70
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What is the nurse’s role in medication administration?

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  1. assessing the patient
  2. determining if the patient should receive a medication at a given time
  3. administering medications correctly
  4. closely monitoring for effects and patient response
  5. patient and family teaching
71
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Is the nurse able to delegate a part of the medication administration process to nursing assistive personnel?

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Nurse should not delegate ANY part of the medication administration process to NAP’s

72
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Common medication errors include:

A
  • inaccurate prescribing
  • administering the wrong medication
  • give the medication using the wrong route
  • giving the medication at the wrong time
  • administering extra doses
  • failing to administer a medication
  • administering medication for the wrong reason
73
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When a medication error occurs, the nurse should

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  1. ASSESS THE PATIENT
  2. Notify the health care provider ASAP
  3. Report to the nursing supervisor
  4. File an incident report
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Incident Report

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  • not a part of the permanent medical record
  • no reference to incident report should be made in the nurses notes
  • used to track occurrences, near misses, and initiate quality improvement programs
75
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Medication Reconciliation

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comparing the medications the patient took in a previous setting to the current medication orders.
-look up each med you don’t know and determine why they are taking each medication.

76
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Medical Reconciliation is performed when

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  1. nurse admits a patient to health care setting
  2. patient is received from another unit in the hospital
  3. upon discharge home or to another facility
77
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Frequently medication errors are linked to

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not following one of the six rights

78
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It is important to have a __________ in medication administration to prevent medication errors

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systemic approach

79
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_________________________ set limits on the nurse’s ability to administer medications

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Scope of Practice Standards and Agency policy

80
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Critical Thinking Factors

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  1. knowledge
  2. experience
  3. attitudes
  4. standards
81
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Critical Thinking: Knowledge in relation to medication administration

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knowing a drug’s therapeutic effect, absorption, interactions and mechanism of action

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Critical Thinking: Experience in relation to medication administration

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using the nursing process, psychomotor skills, and patient responses

83
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Critical Thinking: Attitude in relation to medication administration

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take the time to do it right! Do not cut corners!

84
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Critical Thinking: Standards in relation to medication administration

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actions that ensure safe nursing practice

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Six Rights of Medication Administration

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  1. Right Documentation
  2. Right Dose
  3. Right Medication
  4. Right Patient
  5. Right Route
  6. Right Time
  7. Right Reason
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Right Medication

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Compare:

  1. written orders w/ the MAR when initially created
  2. written orders w/ the MAR when new MAR’s are created
  3. written orders w/ the MAR when patients transfer from one unit to another.
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Right Medication: ALSO compare the

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label of medication with the MAR 3 times:

  1. before removing the med from its holding place
  2. as the med is removed from the container
  3. at the patient’s bedside before administering
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Right Dose

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splitting a medication is considered “dosing”. Medications should come to you in the patient’s ordered dose.

89
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Right Patient

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use two patient identifiers-compare the Patient’s armband to the written MAR

90
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Right Route

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beware of liquid dosages of oral medications that they are not mistakenly given via a parenteral route!!

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Right Time

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be careful of tid vs q8h.

Record if patient refuses or misses a dose.

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Right Documentation

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  • include any pre-assessment data such as HR or BP.
  • include patient response and route of administration.
  • *NEVER document before an action has taken place
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What are the Patients’ Rights?

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right to:

  • be informed of name, purpose, action and side effects
  • to refuse regardless of consequences
  • to have qualified nurses/physicians assess allergies, history and use of herbals
  • advised of any experimental nature
  • to receive labeled medications
  • to receive appropriate supportive therapy
  • to not receive unnecessary medications
  • to be informed if medications are involved in a research study.
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Nursing Process: Assessment

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  1. History
  2. Allergies**
  3. Medications
  4. Diet History
  5. Patient’s Perceptual or Coordination Problems
  6. Patient’s Current Condition
  7. Patient’s Attitude About Medication Use
  8. Patient’s Understanding of and Adherence to Medication Therapy
  9. Patient’s Learning Needs
95
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Nursing Process: Diagnosis

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  • anxiety
  • ineffective health maintenance
  • deficient knowledge
  • noncompliance
  • impaired swallowing
  • caregiver role strain
96
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Nursing Process: Planning

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  • goals and outcomes
  • setting priorities
  • teamwork and collaboration
97
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Nursing Process: Implementation

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  • health promotion
  • patient and family teaching: family assistance
  • medication management: special consideration - polypharmacy, older adults
98
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Nursing Process: Evaluate

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  • Were the patient’s goals/outcomes met?
  • Subjective and objective measures
  • Observe physiological measures: heart rate and BP
99
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Upon discharge, determine

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the patient’s ability to obtain their prescribed medications: Can they afford them? Can they read the medication labels? Do they know how to obtain their medications?

100
Q

Utilizing collaboration and teamwork, such as case management, to

A

ensure the patient has adequate resources

101
Q

Insulin is calibrated in

A

“units”

102
Q

Most insulin syringes are

A

U-100 meaning there are 100 units per/ml

103
Q

Insulin can also come in U-500

A

which is 5 times as strong and used only in rare occasions.

ex) when a patient shows resistance to insulin and requires a higher dose

104
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Insulin Administration

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  • be certain you have the right syringe for the right insulin
  • always know the onset, peak effect and duration of the insulin your patient is taking/you are administering
105
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Read “key points” and “review questions” fundamentals of nursing pf 683-5

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:)

106
Q

Examples of elimination through the lungs

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-Deep breathing and coughing after surgery helps eliminate anesthetic gases more rapidly.

107
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What is an example that increases the rate of elimination in the GI tract?

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factors that increase peristalsis (laxatives) accelerate excretion and vice versa

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