Med Administration Flashcards
What meds areNOT for in NG?
Slow release
extended, enteric
Sustained release
What is Isotonic administered for?
Cap refill <3
Clients in labour
Hyperemesis
What are the injection sites and angles?
Intradermal 5-15 - DO NOT MASSAGE
SubQ - 90 Degrees
Intramuscular - ventrogluteal
How to put eyedrops
(1) Remove secretions from the eyelid by wiping from the inner to outer canthus;
(2) pull lower eyelid downward, have client look upward, and instill drops into the conjunctival sac; and
(3) apply pressure to the lacrimal duct if medication has systemic effects (eg, beta blocker, timolol maleate)
How to use nasal spray
Assume a high Fowler’s position with head slightly tilted forward
Insert the nasal spray nozzle into an open nostril, occluding the other nostril with a finger
Point the nasal spray tip toward the side and away from the center of the nose
Spray the medication into the nose while inhaling deeply
Remove the nozzle from the nose and breathe through the mouth
Repeat the above steps for the other nostril
Blot a runny nose with a facial tissue, but avoid blowing the nose for several minutes after instillation
How to glass ampule?
Flick stem
Break away from nurse body
invert to withdraw med
Use sharps container
When a person takes an antipsychotic med for acute bipolar, acute psychosis, agitation what to watch for?
QT torsade de pointes.
