med admin part 2 Flashcards
medication names [3]
chemical, generic, trade
classification [3]
meds that work similarly, meds with similar chemical makeup, meds that treat similar conditions
medication forms [7]
pills, injection, liquid, suppository, topical, orifice drops/sprays, troches
types of non-parenteral medications [6]
oral, topical, suppositories, eye, ear, inhalant
ADR
adverse drug reaction
adverse drug reaction
unintended and undesired effects at normal drug doses
side effects [3]
predicable, intensity is dose-dependent, development depends varies
toxicity [2]
severe ADR, excessive drug dosing or thera peutic drug dosage
allergic reactions [4]
immune response, intensity of reaction varies, not based on dosage can change overtime
idiosyncratic effect
uncommon drug response because of genetic disposition
paradoxical effect
opposite effect drug was intended for
Iatrogenic effect
disease caused by a drug
teratogenic effect
drug causing birth defects
physical dependence effect
body has adapted to drug exposure
abstinence
patient abruptly stops medication
identification of ADR’s [3]
symptoms occur shortly after drug use, symptoms leave after the drug is discontinued, symptoms reappear when the drug is started again
ways to minimize ADR’s [4]
education, early identification, monitoring, black box warning
delayed release
enteric coated
extended release
controlled release, sustained release, and long-acting
angle of patient when administering oral meds
at least 30 degrees
why do you give water before administering oral meds
check for aspiration
avoid PO meds if [4]
changes in LOC, NPO status, altered GI function, dysphagia
PO meds NOT to crush, split, or chew [6]
EC< SR< TR<CR<SL, buccal
topical medication
medications applied to body surfaces or mucous membranes
topical medication
medications applied to body surfaces or mucous membranes
ways to use topical medications [5]
skin application, eye instillation, ear instillation, vaginal instillation, rectal instillation
types of topical meds [7]
powders, creams, drops, ointment, aerosols or sprays, medicated patches, suppositories
Administration of transdermal medication patches [5]
proper removal and replacement, date/time/initial, gloves, remove MRI, AED, ovoid heating pads
administration of rectal suppositories [7]
explain the procedure, left lateral side-lying, don gloves, prep med, relaxation technique, proper insertion, patient education
administration of vaginal medications [5]
explain the procedure, lithotomy position, don gloves, proper insertion/application, patient education
administration of eye drops [ 4]
know med and why, explain procedure and instructions, don gloves, position of pt and eyelid, instill as prescribed
administration of ear medication [6]
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
MDI spacers
spacer in between inhaler and mouth
multiple inhalers [3]
wait 2-5 min. between medication, bronchodilators- 1st, steroids- 2nd
components of drug labels [7]
expiration date, lot number, drug form, manufacturer, generic name, brand name, dosage
what to teach for medications [6]
all names of med, dosage, route, frequency, reason, possible side effects
