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Medication Administration Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the slowest absorption methods? Provide 5 examples

A
  • Capsules
  • Elixirs
  • Syrups
  • Tinctures
  • Gels
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What are topical medications? Provide 5 examples

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  • Creams
  • Foams
  • Liniments made with oil
  • Patches
  • Lotions
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What are 4 examples of inhalation medication?

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  • aerosols
  • dry powder
  • mist
  • steam
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What are 5 examples of vaginal/rectal medications?

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  • Creams
  • Foams
  • Gels
  • Ointments
  • Suppositories
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5
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What are the fastest absorption method for medication?

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Injections of liquids or powders for reconstitution

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6
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Buccal medicine route

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Against the cheek

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Sublingual medicine route

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Under the tongue

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8
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What are some sites for transdermal patches (5)

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  • abdomen
  • forearm
  • chest
  • back
  • hip
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9
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Enteral medicine route

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through the GI tract

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10
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Parenteral medicine route

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Outside the GI tract –> Injections

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11
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What is the fastest onset of action of the injection?

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Intravenous injection

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12
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What are the 3 times you’re supposed to check the medications?

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  1. When taken from storage container and matched to the provider’s orders
  2. When prepared
  3. Before administration
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What are the 6 basic rights of medication administration?

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  1. right patient
  2. right drug
  3. right dose
  4. right route
  5. right time
  6. right documentation
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What are the 4 additional rights to medication administration?

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  1. right reason
  2. right to know
  3. right to refuse
  4. right technique
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What are the 3 forms of packaging for parenteral drugs?

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  1. vial
  2. ampules
  3. cartridge
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16
Q

What form of package do you have to break at the neck?

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Ampule

17
Q

Where do you inject a pediatric patient for intramuscular injection?

A

Vastus lateralis

18
Q

What is the gauge range size for subcut injections?

A

25G to 26 G

19
Q

What is the needle size range for subcut injections?

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1/2 to 5/8 inches

19
Q

What is the angle of injection for subcut injections?

A

45 degrees

20
Q

What is the gauge size for intramuscular injections?

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20G to 23G

21
Q

What is the angle of injection for intramuscular injections?

A

90 degrees

22
Q

What is the needle size range for intramuscular injections?

A

1-3 inches

23
Q

What is the gauge size range of intradermal injections?

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27G to 28G

24
Q

What is the needle length of the intradermal injection?

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3/8

25
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What is the angle of injection for intradermal injections?

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10-15 degrees

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