Drug Administration Flashcards
Intravenous injections are introduced at ___ degrees and advanced with at ____ degrees.
15 degrees
What is the difference between IV therapy and Fluid therapy?
IV therapy is a type of fluid therapy. It involves introducing MEDICATION directly into systematic circulation. Fluid therapy involves not only medication, but other fluids like water.
What 2 factors influence the choice and speed of fluid therapy administration?
The compartment from which the fluid is lost
Amount of fluid lost
Give 3 examples of colloids.
Dextran
Albumin
Plasma
List 5 common routes of drug administration.
Oral route Rectal route Topical route IV route Sublingual/Buccal
State the basic aspects of caring for unconscious patients.
Mantainance of respiratory function Cardiac function Hygiene and proper skin care Genitourinary system Proper nutrition and hydration Gastrointestinal function
The abbreviation PRN of administering medicine means?
To be given whenever it is necesary
At what degree are intramuscular injections given?
90 degrees
List the 8 rights of drug administration.
Right patient Right medication Right dose Right route Right time Right documentation Right response
What assessment should be taken before administration of medication?
Check for allergies (Right History Assessment)
Ensure medication has not expired
Confirm the patient using patient identifiers
Ensure Doctor’s Orders are same as those on Medical Administration Record (MAR)
Assess patient’s ability to swallow
Consider if patient has eaten
Check the last time the patient had a drug
Consider drug interactions
Perform hand hygiene
How many liters of Oxygen should be in the oxygen tank of a nebulizer?
at least 5 Ltrs
Name some of the forms drugs come in.
Gas Liquid; Syrup Powder Creams/Ointments Capsules Tablets
What is the general formula for the way you should write a drug prescription?
Name of drug; Amount per dosage (Roman numbers indicate number of tablets per dosage); Route of administration; Interval at which drug is taken x Duration of taking the drug
ex: Duphalac 20 mls P.O. Tds x 5/7
What does the following drug prescription say?;
Adrenaline 2 ml IM STAT
2 ml of Adrenaline given intramuscular and STAT means given once as a single dosage
Interpret the following prescription;
Tramadol 100mg P.O. PRN x 1/12
100mg of Tramadol taken orally whenever needed for duration of 1 month
