medication administration pt 2

Question 1

non-parental medication

Answer 1

oral, topical, suppository, eye drops/ointment, ear drops/ointment

Question 2

what is adverse reaction?

Answer 2

unintended and undesired effects at normal drug doses

Question 3

Unintended/undesired side effects- adverse reactions

Answer 3

predictable, intensity is dose dependent, development depends varies

Question 4

toxicity is _____

Answer 4

severe adverse drug reactions; excessive drug dosing & therapeutic drug dosage

Question 5

types of adverse reactions for allergic reactions

Answer 5

immune response, intensity of reaction varies, not based on dosage, and sensitivity of drug can change overtime

Question 6

idiosyncratic effect:

Answer 6

uncommon drug response because of genetic disposition (ex: Benadryl does the opposite)

Question 7

paradoxical effect:

Answer 7

opposite effect drug was intended for

Question 8

latrogenic effect

Answer 8

disease caused by a drug

Question 9

teratogenic effect

Answer 9

causing birth defects

Question 10

physical dependence effect:

Answer 10

body has adapted to drug exposure, opioids, barbiturates, amphetamines, psyche meds, abstinence syndrome

Question 11

administering oral meds (PO), what position should patient be in?

Answer 11

30 degrees or higher, no less than

Question 12

when should you avoid PO meds?

Answer 12

change in LOC, NPO status, altered GI function: NG tube with suction and N/V, and dysphagia

Question 13

topical medications to be applied to ___

Answer 13

body surfaces or mucous membranes

Question 14

rectal suppositories, patient should be in what position?

Answer 14

left lateral side-lying (SIMS), water soluble lubricant, push until body sucks it in and internal sphincter takes medication

Question 15

position for a vaginal suppository?

Answer 15

lithotomy

Question 16

eye drop application

Answer 16

no tissue after, eyelid down and medication in middle of the eye, & light pressure on lacrimal duct

Question 17

ear drop application for adults and children:

Answer 17

adults: pull up and back
children: pull down and back

Question 18

inhalers:

Answer 18

shake MDI 5-6x, instruct patient to take a deep breath then exhale > tilt head back slightly > decompress canister x1 > and then inhale slowly > hold breath for 5-10 seconds or more

Question 19

components of drug label:

Answer 19

expiration date, lot number, drug form, manufacturer, generic name, brand name (trade), and dosage

Question 20

what to teach for medications?

Answer 20

name (generic/brand), dosage, route, frequency, reason, and possible side effects