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Medication Administration Flashcards

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Lopressor - generic name

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Metoprolol

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Lopressor - classification

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Anti-Hypertensive, Beta Blocker

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Lopressor - primary action

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Lowers BP and HR by blocking beta and adrenergic receptor sites

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Lopressor - primary side effects (S/E)

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Hypotension (low BP), Bradycardia (slow HR)

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Lopressor - nursing assessment

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Check BP and HR prior to giving drug, Hold if systolic BP

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Digoxin - generic name

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Lanoxin

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Digoxin - classification

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Anti-Arrhythmic

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Digoxin - primary action

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Lowers HR, strengthens heart contractions

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Digoxin - primary side effect (S/E)

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Bradycardia (slow HR)

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Digoxin - nursing assessment

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Check Apical prior to giving drug for 1 minute, Hold if Apical

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Lasix - generic name

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Furosemide

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Lasix - classification

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Loop Diuretc (works in Loop of Henle)

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Lasix - primary action

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Excretes excess body water in urine by preventing reabsorption of sodium and other electrolytes

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Lasix - primary side effects (S/E)

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Hypokalemia (low potassium), Hypotension (low BP), Dehydration

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Lasix - nursing assessment

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Check K+ level for normal range 3.5-5.5, Check BP, Monitor daily weight and I&O

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Keflex - generic name

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Cephalexin

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Keflex - classification

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Antibiotic, Anti-Infective

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Keflex - primary action

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Kills bacteria by binding to cell membrane

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Keflex - primary side effect (S/E)

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Allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis (severe systemic reaction, shock)

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Keflex - nursing assessment

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Check for allergies to penicillin (PCN) or cephalosporins. Check for signs and symptoms for 72 hours for rash, itching, SOB, wheezing.

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Regular Insulin - generic name

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Humulin R, Novolin R

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Regular Insulin - classification

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Antidabetic, short acting, works in 30 min

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Regular Insulin - primary action

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Lowers BS in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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Regular Insulin - primary side effect (S/E)

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Hypoglycemia (low BS,

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Regular Insulin - nursing assessment

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Check BS. Check s/s hypoglycemia (anxiety, shakiness, weakness, cold sweats, nausea).

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NPH Insulin - generic name

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Humulin N, Novolin N

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NPH Insulin - classification

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Antidiabetic, intermediate acting, works in 1-1.5 hours

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NPH Insulin - primary action

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Lowers BS in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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NPH Insulin - primary side effect (S/E)

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Hypoglycemia (low BS,

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NPH Insulin - nursing assessment

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Check BS. Check s/s hypoglycemia (anxiety, shakiness, weakness, cold sweats, nausea).

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HYPOtension

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Low BP

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Bradycardia

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Slow HR

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HYPOkalemia

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Low K+ (

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Normal K+ Levels

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3.5-5.5

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Anaphylaxis

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Allergic reaction, severe systemic reaction, shock

36
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PCN

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Penicillin

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Signs and symptoms of allergies

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rash, itching, SOB, wheezing, anaphylaxis

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HYPOglycemic

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Low BS (

39
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7 Rights of Medication Administration

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Right (1) Pt, (2) Med, (3) Dosage, (4) Route, (5) Time, (6) Reason, (7) Documentation, (Mnemonic: “PM DR. TuRD” or “PM DiRT RD”)

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3 Checks

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Check MAR: (1) When reaching for drug in container or package, (2) Before removing or pouring the drug from container or package, (3) Before giving to the pt

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How to verify identification of pt

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Check ID band, ask pt to state name and DOB (Also ask if they have any allergies)

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What must you do before leaving medication cart?

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Lock medication cart!

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HTN

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HYPERtension

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I&O

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intake & output

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What can occur if K+ level is

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Arrythmia

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Arrythmia

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irregular heartbeat, aka “dysrhythmia”

47
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Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

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anxiety, shakiness, weakness, cold sweats, nausea

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Would short-acting insulin be clear or cloudy?

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clear

49
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Would intermediate-acting insulin be clear or cloudy?

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cloudy

50
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NPH

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Neutral Protamine Hagedorn, insulin isophane suspension

51
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

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Characterized by elevated blood glucose due to insufficient insulin production, more frequent onset in young people

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Diabetes Melliuts Type 2

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Characterized by elevated blood glucose due to resistance or insufficient utilization of insulin, or insufficient insulin production; most common form of diabetes

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Glucagon

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Blood glucose-RAISING hormone, secreted by alpha cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans

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Insulin

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Blood glucose-LOWERING hormone, produced by beta cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans

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