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Medication Administration Flashcards

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is a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom or for prevention of disease.

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medication

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is the introduction of a substance for the diagnosis, cure,
treatment, relief and prevention of diseases.

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Medication Administration

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3
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In the healthcare context, the words _____________
and ______ are generally used interchangeably

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medication; drug

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The written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug is called a

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prescription

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One drug can have as many as four kinds of names:

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generic name, trade name (or brand name), official name,
and chemical name

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is assigned by the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council and is used throughout the drug’s lifetime.

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generic name

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is the name given by the drug manufacturer and identifies it as property of that company. The name selected is usually short and easy to remember

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trade name/brand name

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8
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is the name under which a drug is listed
in one of the official publications

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official name

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is the name by which a
chemist knows it; this name describes the constituents of
the drug precisely

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chemical name

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A liquid, powder, or foam deposited in a thin layer on the skin by air pressure

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Aerosol spray or foam

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One or more drugs dissolved in water

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Aqueous solution

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One or more drugs finely divided in a liquid such as water

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Aqueous suspension

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A solid form, shaped like a capsule, coated and easily swallowed

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Caplet

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A gelatinous container to hold a drug in powder, liquid, or oil form

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Capsule

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A nongreasy, semisolid preparation used on the skin

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Cream

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16
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A sweetened and aromatic solution of alcohol used as a vehicle for medicinal agents

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Elixir

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17
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A concentrated form of a drug made from vegetables or animals

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Extract

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A clear or translucent semisolid that liquefies when applied to the skin

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Gel or jelly

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A medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient and applied to the skin

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Liniment

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A medication in a liquid suspension applied to the skin

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Lotion

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A flat, round, or oval preparation that dissolves and releases a drug when held in the mouth

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Lozenge (troche)

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A semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application to the skin and mucous membrane

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Ointment

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A preparation like an ointment, but thicker and stiff, that penetrates the skin less than an ointment

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Paste

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One or more drugs mixed with a cohesive material, in oval, round, or flattened shapes

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Pill

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A finely ground drug or drugs; some are used internally, others externally

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Powder

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One or several drugs mixed with a firm base such as gelatin and shaped for insertion into the body (e.g., the
rectum); the base dissolves gradually at body temperature, releasing the drug

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Suppository

27
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An aqueous solution of sugar often used to disguise unpleasant-tasting drugs

A

Syrup

28
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A powdered drug compressed into a hard, small disk; some are readily broken along a scored line; others are
enteric coated to prevent them from dissolving in the stomach

A

Tablet

29
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An alcoholic or water-and-alcohol solution prepared from drugs derived from plants

A

Tincture

30
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A semipermeable membrane shaped in the form of a disk or patch that contains a drug to be absorbed
through the skin over a long period of time

A

Transdermal patch

31
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Essential Parts of a Drug Order

A
  • Full name of the client
  • Date and time the order is written
  • Name of the drug to be administered
  • Dosage of the drug
  • Frequency of administration
  • Route of administration
  • Signature of the individual writing the order
32
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the most common, least expensive,
and most convenient route for most clients

A

Oral administration

33
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In oral administration, the drug is

A

swallowed

34
Q

Can administer larger volume than subcutaneous
Drug is rapidly absorbed

A

Intramuscular

35
Q

Absorption is slow (this is an advantage in testing for
allergies)

A

Intradermal

36
Q

is defined as other than through the
alimentary or respiratory tract; that is, by needle

A

parenteral route

37
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into the subcutaneous tissue, just below the skin

A

Subcutaneous (hypodermic)

38
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into a muscle

A

Intramuscular (IM)

39
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under the epidermis (into the dermis)

A

Intradermal (ID)

40
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into a vein

A

Intravenous (IV)

41
Q

is the administration of a
drug into the dermal layer of the skin just beneath the
epidermis.

A

intradermal (ID) injection

42
Q

This method of administration is
frequently used for allergy testing and tuberculosis (TB)
screening.

A

intradermal (ID) injection

43
Q

Common sites for ID injections are the:

A

inner lower arm, the upper chest, and the back beneath the scapulae

44
Q

The __________ is commonly used for
TB screening and the _____________ is used for all other tests.

A

left arm; right arm

45
Q

are absorbed more quickly than subcutaneous injections because of the greater blood supply to the
body muscles.

A

intramuscular (IM)
injections

46
Q

An adult with well-developed muscles can usually safely tolerate up to ______ of medication in the ________________________ muscles

A

3 mL; gluteus medius and
gluteus maximus

47
Q

A volume of
___________ is usually recommended for adults with less
developed muscles.

A

1 to 2 mL

48
Q

In the deltoid muscle, volumes of_____________are recommended.

A

0.5
to 1 mL

49
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coomon sites for IM injections

A

Deltoid
Ventrogluteal

50
Q

FIRST CHECK:

A

Compare the name and
dosage of drug on the label with name
and dosage of drug on medicine ticket.
Check the expiration date

51
Q

SECOND CHECK:

A

Compare the name
and dosage of drug on the label with the
name and dosage of drug on the
medicine ticket.

52
Q

have groves or markings
as to which to split the medication

A

Scored tablets

53
Q

If patient has difficulty swallowing,
__________ the tablet into a ____________ with
a _____________ and mix the powder with
a small amount of soft food such as
applesauce

A

crush; fine powder; pill crusher

54
Q

In cases of ___________, __________ are
easier to swallow than clear liquids

A

dysphagia; soft foods

55
Q

Thoroughly _____ the medication before pouring

A

mix

56
Q

Hold the bottle (with your ___________
hand) next to your palm and pour the
medication __________ from the label.

A

dominant; away

57
Q

When giving medication with small
amount of liquids, prepare the
medication in _______________________________________. Label the syringe
with the ___________________.

A

a syringe without the needle or a dropper; medication name and route

58
Q

Take the medication to the patient
_______________ before or after the
scheduled time

A

within 30 minutes

59
Q

prevents aspiration of drugs and fluids

A

proper positioning

60
Q

eases swallowing and facilitates
absorption from the gastrointestinal
tract

A

Fluids

61
Q

Stimulation at the back of the tongue
produces the

A

swallowing reflex

62
Q

If an older child or adult patient has
difficulty swallowing, ask the patient to __________________________________ before taking water

A

place the medicine at the back of their tongue

63
Q

prevents glass
particles from being withdrawn with
the medication

A

filter needle

64
Q

For ID injection, Draw _________________ and ______________________

A

0.9 cc of sterile water ; 0.1 cc of
medication

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