Medication

Question 1

Why do drugs have two names

Answer 1

Brand name
Generic name

Question 2

Forms of Medication

Question 3

What do u need to know before med adminstration

Answer 3

Indication: What is it used for
Action: How it works
Contraindications (Cannot be taken if _____ (i.e. pregnant)
Adverse reactions/side effects
Route/Dosage: How is it given, how much
Nursing implications: What do I have to watch out for (i.e. Is it working? )

Question 4

Types of orders

Answer 4

Routine
Single
Now (Right away but not stat)
PRN
STAT: Immediately in an emergency
Prescriptions: meds to be taken outside of the hospital

Question 5

Nurse role in patients medication

Question 6

Medication orders require

Answer 6

Clients full name
Date order is written
Medication name
Dose
Route
Time/freq
Signature of prescriber

ALL components must be present for u to give med

Question 7

MAR

Answer 7

Medication Administration record

Physician orders are transcribed into mars

Question 8

10 Rights of Administration

Answer 8

Patient
Medication,
Dose
Route
Time/Freq
Documentation
Reason
Right to Refuse
Right to Patient Education
Right Evaluation (Assessments, equipment effectiveness and reactions

Question 9

3 med checks

Answer 9

1. When Taking Med out of drawer
2. When pouring med out to adminster
3. Before returning medication to shelf

Question 10

Applying transdermal patches

Answer 10

Assess for presence of and remove old trandermal patch (Document)
Rotate site of trandermal patch application
Disinfect and clean skin where new patch is applied
Apply patch (Label with initials and date if difficult to see)
Document
Moniter

Question 11

What is included in the Right Evaluation

Answer 11

Note any reactions to the med, imporvements, responses etc.

Question 12

Which type of inhaler is easiet to use

Answer 12

One with a spacer because it requires less coordination

Question 13

In addition to the regular med right checks, what about the med needs to be checked?

Answer 13

Expiry Date

Question 14

Types of topical medications

Answer 14

Ear Instillation, Eye Instillation, Skin Application, Nasal Instillation, Vaginal Instillation, Rectal Instillation

Question 15

medication forms commonly prepared for the administration by the topical route include all of the following.

Answer 15

Ointments, Liniments, Lotions, Pastes, Transdermal discs or patches

Question 16

Patients less at risk for systemic effect from topical agent

Answer 16

Active mobile patients in good health

Question 17

What should the nurse do to maximize the effectiveness of medicated lotions or ointments?

Answer 17

First wash area with nondrying soap and water

Question 18

Where does a nurse gently apply pressure after administering an eye drop

Answer 18

Lacrimal duct

Question 19

Correct procedure for administering eye ointment to newborn

Answer 19

The nurse applies a ribbon of ointment along the lower eyelid on the conjunctiva from inner to outer canthus

Question 20

Which topical medications do not require the use of gloves

Answer 20

Eye drops and ear drops

Question 21

Vaginal suppository should be inserted how far?

Answer 21

7-10 cm (Full finger length)

Question 22

Which medication administration activity can be delegated to unregulated care providers, such as a care aid or personal care worker ?

Answer 22

Application of a skin barrier cream to the perineal area

Question 23

It is recommended that nitroglycerin transdermal patches be removed after ?

Answer 23

10 to 12 hours to allow for a nitrate-free interval.

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Question 24

Before touching medication, what is checked

Answer 24

MAR against Physicians orders