Medication Administration Flashcards
How much liquid does someone need to swallow for oral medications?
60-100mL
Grapefruit juice
Interacts with several medications
If there is difficulty swallowing medication what do you do?
Notify provider and ask for an order to cut/crush meds - verbal order and then ask pharmacist to change it
What is sublingual?
Under the tongue
What is buccal?
Between the cheek and gum
What should you do when you put a transdermal patch on a patient?
Date and initial, change application site to reduce skin breakdown, and always clean the site to remove remaining medication
Eye drops
Have patient sit up and lean head back, hold drop 1in from eye and instruct patient to keep eye closed for 30-60 seconds
How to administer medication through metered dose inhaler (MDI)
- Take lid off
- Shake container
- Put inhaler to mouth
- Pinch finger to thumb
- Inhale and hold for about 20 seconds
- Then breath normally
Can nasogastric/gastrostomy medication administration be delegated?
No
When do you need to verify placement of NG tube?
Before medication administration if the tape has moved on the NG tube
Can you crush meds together?
Not usually… sometimes it’s not contraindicated
When do you flush during nasogastric medication administration?
Flush 15-30mL between each med and 30-60mL after finished
For a rectal suppository, where do you want the suppository?
Place suppository just beyond the sphincter and press against the wall - instruct the patient to stay laying for 20-30min
What insulin can you never mix?
Glargine - long acting insulin
How do you mix insulin?
Draw clear (regular) first then cloudy (NPH)
