Medical Administration 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Actions that ensure safe practice =

A

Standards

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2
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To prevent medication errors, what should be followed every time you administer medication?

A

The seven rights of medication administration

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3
Q

Ten rights of medication administration?

A

Right person, route, time, drug, dosage, right to refusal, documentation, client education, indication (assessments), evaluation

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4
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How many times do you check the 5 traditional rights?

A

4 time

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5
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How should you check the 5 traditional rights?

A

Compare the physician’s order to the MAR.
Compare meds when removed from the pyxis.
Compare when preparing medicine (med label against MAR).
Compare label to MAR to label again before administering.

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6
Q

Before administering meds, what should be done for each PT to ensure that you make patient-centered clinical decisions?

A

A thorough assessment

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7
Q

What are the types of orders?

A

STAT, Single, Standing, PRN

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8
Q

Topical Meds are applied to-

A

The skin + mucous membranes

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9
Q

The eyes, external ear, nose, vagina, and rectum are all classified as-

A

Mucous Membranes

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10
Q

When applying a transdermal patch, what kind of areas should you avoid?

A

Areas of wrinkling, lacerations, burns, abrasions

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11
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When applying a transdermal patch, what kind of areas should you be able to apply?

A

Clean, hairless areas

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12
Q

Can topical meds enter through the bloodstream?

A

Yes

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13
Q

What do you drop eye medication into?

A

The Conjunctival Sac

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14
Q

How close should the eye dropper be to the eye when administering eye drops?

A

0.4 - 0.8 in

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15
Q

How close should the ear dropper be when administering meds?

A

1/2 inch away from the ear canal

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16
Q

You have a PT over 3 years old, how would you pull their ear when instilling ear drops?

A

Pull up and back

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17
Q

You have a PT under 3 years old, how would you pull their ear when instilling ear drops?

A

Pull down and back

18
Q

After instilling eye drops, you should gently hold pressure on the nasolacrimal duct for how long to avoid a systemic effect?

A

30 Seconds

19
Q

After instilling ear drops, how long should a PT remain on their side for?

A

5 mins

20
Q

After instilling ear drops, a small piece of cotton be placed loosely for how long?

A

15-20 mins

21
Q

Are sterile solutions used for the ear? Why?

A

Yes, in case the eardrum is perforated

22
Q

Before administering nasal meds, should the med be gently shaken?

A

Yes

23
Q

How far should you hold the dropper above the nares when administering nasal meds?

A

1/2 inch

24
Q

How long should the PT maintain position after nasal med administration?

A

1 min

25
Q

Should you avoid blowing your nose for several minutes after being administered nasal medication?

A

Yes

26
Q

What are the advantages of suppositories?

A

Avoids GI upset
Released slow and steady
Avoids bad med taste
Higher blood titers of medication

27
Q

What position should you be in when being administered a suppository?

A

Sims position, with upper leg flexed

28
Q

How many inches should a suppository be inserted?

A

About 4 inches

29
Q

After being administered a suppository, PT should remain in Sim’s Postion or Supine for how long to help retain the suppository?

A

5 mins

30
Q

How far should a suppository be inserted for a infant or child?

A

2 in

31
Q

You should shake an inhaler for how long before administering?

A

5 Seconds

32
Q

When administering a inhaler to a PT, their head should be tilted back and they should inhale slowly and deeply for how long while depressing the canister?

A

3 - 5 seconds

33
Q

How long should you hold your breath after breathing in the med from an inhaler?

A

10 seconds

34
Q

Sterile water, saline, or antiseptic solution are all commonly used to-

A

Irrigate/ wash out a body cavity

35
Q

Is it okay for you to be in a side-lying position while taking PO meds?

A

Yes

36
Q

Buccal =

A

Between check and gums

37
Q

Sublingual =

A

Under the tongue

38
Q

What’s a single order?

A

An order to be completed only one time

39
Q

What’s a standing order?

A

Signed instructions of a provider authorized by state law to prescribe how the PT is to be treated for

40
Q

PRN =

A

As needed