Medication Administration Flashcards
drugs with a high abuse potential.
Controlled substances
Flumazenil (Romazicon) and naloxone (Narcan) are prescribed to
reverse the sedation of other drugs.
Generic medications are usually
the same as, but less expensive than, proprietary medications.
Insulin, tolbutamide (Orinase), chlorpropamide (Diabinase), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and metformin (Glucophage) are examples of
hypoglycemic agents.
The role of the radiographer in medication administration involves
preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given.
The term pharmacokinetics refers to the study of
the physiological movement of medications.
When a patient has an adverse response to a medication because he or she has been sensitized to a previous dose of the drug, the effect is considered to be
allergic.
When a patient overreacts or underreacts to a medication or has an unexpected response, the effect is categorized as
idiosyncratic.
Which is a common antihistamine (generic and trade names) kept in the radiology department?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
A common site for blood draws and emergency IV injections is
the median cubital vein.
A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered
intravenously.
Administering nitroglycerine under the patient’s tongue is an example of
sublingual administration.
All of these are included in the six rights of drug administration, except
the right cost.
Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV can result in
hematoma
If extravasation occurs during IV infusion, you should remove the needle or catheter, apply pressure, and then
apply cold packs to the site
