med admin part 2

Question 1

medication names [3]

Answer 1

chemical, generic, trade

Question 2

classification [3]

Answer 2

meds that work similarly, meds with similar chemical makeup, meds that treat similar conditions

Question 3

medication forms [7]

Answer 3

pills, injection, liquid, suppository, topical, orifice drops/sprays, troches

Question 4

types of non-parenteral medications [6]

Answer 4

oral, topical, suppositories, eye, ear, inhalant

Question 5

ADR

Answer 5

adverse drug reaction

Question 6

adverse drug reaction

Answer 6

unintended and undesired effects at normal drug doses

Question 7

side effects [3]

Answer 7

predicable, intensity is dose-dependent, development depends varies

Question 8

toxicity [2]

Answer 8

severe ADR, excessive drug dosing or thera peutic drug dosage

Question 9

allergic reactions [4]

Answer 9

immune response, intensity of reaction varies, not based on dosage can change overtime

Question 10

idiosyncratic effect

Answer 10

uncommon drug response because of genetic disposition

Question 11

paradoxical effect

Answer 11

opposite effect drug was intended for

Question 12

Iatrogenic effect

Answer 12

disease caused by a drug

Question 13

teratogenic effect

Answer 13

drug causing birth defects

Question 14

physical dependence effect

Answer 14

body has adapted to drug exposure

Question 15

abstinence

Answer 15

patient abruptly stops medication

Question 16

identification of ADR’s [3]

Answer 16

symptoms occur shortly after drug use, symptoms leave after the drug is discontinued, symptoms reappear when the drug is started again

Question 17

ways to minimize ADR’s [4]

Answer 17

education, early identification, monitoring, black box warning

Question 18

delayed release

Answer 18

enteric coated

Question 19

extended release

Answer 19

controlled release, sustained release, and long-acting

Question 20

angle of patient when administering oral meds

Answer 20

at least 30 degrees

Question 21

why do you give water before administering oral meds

Answer 21

check for aspiration

Question 22

avoid PO meds if [4]

Answer 22

changes in LOC, NPO status, altered GI function, dysphagia

Question 23

PO meds NOT to crush, split, or chew [6]

Answer 23

EC< SR< TR<CR<SL, buccal

Question 24

topical medication

Answer 24

medications applied to body surfaces or mucous membranes

Question 24

topical medication

Answer 24

medications applied to body surfaces or mucous membranes

Question 25

ways to use topical medications [5]

Answer 25

skin application, eye instillation, ear instillation, vaginal instillation, rectal instillation

Question 26

types of topical meds [7]

Answer 26

powders, creams, drops, ointment, aerosols or sprays, medicated patches, suppositories

Question 27

Administration of transdermal medication patches [5]

Answer 27

proper removal and replacement, date/time/initial, gloves, remove MRI, AED, ovoid heating pads

Question 28

administration of rectal suppositories [7]

Answer 28

explain the procedure, left lateral side-lying, don gloves, prep med, relaxation technique, proper insertion, patient education

Question 29

administration of vaginal medications [5]

Answer 29

explain the procedure, lithotomy position, don gloves, proper insertion/application, patient education

Question 30

administration of eye drops [ 4]

Answer 30

know med and why, explain procedure and instructions, don gloves, position of pt and eyelid, instill as prescribed

Question 31

administration of ear medication [6]

Answer 31

explain the procedure and instructions, don gloves, turn your head or lie on the unaffected side, position the auricle, instill the prescribed amount, don’t medicate the opposite ear immediately

Question 32

MDI spacers

Answer 32

spacer in between inhaler and mouth

Question 33

multiple inhalers [3]

Answer 33

wait 2-5 min. between medication, bronchodilators- 1st, steroids- 2nd

Question 34

components of drug labels [7]

Answer 34

expiration date, lot number, drug form, manufacturer, generic name, brand name, dosage

Question 35

what to teach for medications [6]

Answer 35

all names of med, dosage, route, frequency, reason, possible side effects