LPC04 Flashcards
What is a medications “mechanism of action”?
Certain responses expected in the body, how the drug works.
How often should patient identity be verified?
Every time you administer medication, even if you’ve seen them before.
What should you ask if a patient says they are allergic to a medication?
Ask what happens if they take it.
What is physiological dependence?
The body has developed a physical need for the drug.
What are the 6 rights of medication?
Right patient, right time, right route, right drug, right dose, and right documentation.
What conditions should you document after administering an inhaler?
Lung sounds, respitory status, and vital signs.
What is the advantage of a capsule over a tablet?
A capsule can be broken and poured into a drink for easier administration.
Who might need a spacing device with their inhaler?
Someone who is unable to coordinate inspiration.
What are therapeutic effects of a drug?
Expected positive effects.
What can trigger an asthma attack?
Cold weather, physical exertion, allergens, upper respiratory infection.
What is sublingual?
Under the tongue.
Buccal
Alongside the cheek
Ophthalmic
Administers to the eye
What are the three routes of medication?
Internal, percutaneous (through the skin or mucus), and parental (internal routes that don’t go through the GI tract)
What is an enteral route?
Routes that use the GI tract.
