Med administration

Question 1

Medication concepts

Answer 1

1. meds are available in a variety of forms
2. form of med determines its route
3. composition of med enhances its absorption and metabolism
4. many meds come in several forms, so verify

Question 2

Caplet

Answer 2

shaped like a capsule and coated for easier swallowing

Question 3

Capsule

Answer 3

powder, liquid, or oil in gelatin shell

Question 4

tablet

Answer 4

compressed powder

Question 5

enteric coated

Answer 5

dissolves in small intestine

Question 6

time release

Answer 6

granules with different coatings or tablets dissovle slowly

Question 7

elixir

Answer 7

mixed with water or alcohol and a flavoring

Question 8

syrup

Answer 8

medication dissolved in a sugar solution

Question 9

suspension

Answer 9

drug particles in liquid medium

Question 10

solution

Answer 10

sterile prep that contains water and dissovled compounds

Question 11

lotion

Answer 11

liquid suspension for skin

Question 12

ointment

Answer 12

semisolid

Question 13

Transdermal disk or patch

Answer 13

semi-permeable membrane disk or patch with drug applied to skin

Question 14

suppository

Answer 14

solid drug mixed with gelatin inserted into body cavity to melt

Question 15

medication category/class

Answer 15

medications have a pharmacological action, therapeutic use, body system target, chemical makeup, and classification for use during pregnancy

Question 16

Therapeutic effect

Answer 16

expected physiological response of medication on the body

Question 17

preparation, dosage, administration

Answer 17

important to know considerations for prep, safe dosage, dosage calcs, and administration

Question 18

Nursing implications

Answer 18

know how to:
monitor therapeutic and adverse effects
prevent and treat adverse effects
provide comfort
and instruct clients about safe use

Question 19

10 rights to med safety

Answer 19

1. right client
2. right medication
3. right dose
4. right time
5. right route
6. right documentation
7. right education
8. right to refuse
9. right assessment
10. right evaluation

Question 20

plateau

Answer 20

blood serum concentration is reached and maintained

Question 21

what is the range called below the minimum effective concetration?

Answer 21

subtherapeutic range