Mod 5 Chap 34

Question 1

the written prescription for a drug

Answer 1

medication order or the drug order

Question 2

a complete drug order must include? 7 things

Answer 2

the pts full name, name of the drug, the dosage to be given, route of administration, how often it is to be given, date and time written, and the prescribers signature.

Question 3

order that is carried out until it is canceled by the health care provider or until the prescribed number of doses has been given. Ex: ceftin 250 mg PO bid for 10 days

Answer 3

standing order

Question 4

opiate analgesics generally have a 48 - 72 hour limit

Answer 4

Opiate analgesics

Question 5

? and ? may have a 5 - 7 day limit

Answer 5

sedatives and antibiotics

Question 6

what are the 3 types of medication administration systems?

Answer 6

stock supply of medications, the individual prescription system, and the unit dose method.

Question 7

what medication system is considered the safest

Answer 7

unit dose system

Question 8

keeps the drug in prolonged contact with the skin surface to obtain a soothing and anti inflammatory effect.

Answer 8

ointments

Question 9

used to cool, soothe, and reduce inflammation or itching of the skin.

Answer 9

lotions and liniments

Question 10

? are patted on gently, whereas ? are rubbed into the skin

Answer 10

lotions; liniments

Question 11

provide temporary relieft of pain or soothing warmth by their actions which dilates the superficial blood vessels

Answer 11

liniments

Question 12

contain medication that is absorbed through mucous membranes

Answer 12

suppositories

Question 13

given to increase contractility of the heart

Answer 13

digoxin

Question 14

pain

Answer 14

analgesics

Question 15

ineffective tissue perfusion related to increased blood pressure

Answer 15

antihypertensives

Question 16

ineffective tissue perfusion related to cardiac arrhythmia

Answer 16

antiarrhythmics

Question 17

impaired tissue integrity related to wound infection

Answer 17

antibiotics

Question 18

imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to nausea

Answer 18

antiemetics

Question 19

time released pellets put into a capsule

Answer 19

spansule (oral)

Question 20

medications are absorbed by the bessels in the oral mucosa

Answer 20

sublingual

Question 21

ophthalmic

Answer 21

eye meds

Question 22

less than ? mL of oral medications can be measured with a syringe

Answer 22

30 mL

Question 23

otic

Answer 23

ear meds

Question 24

for the child younger than 3 years. pull the ?

Answer 24

earlobe downward to straighten the canal

Question 25

for adults pull the ?

Answer 25

top of the pinna out and upward

Question 26

when nose drops are prescribed, the pt should lie down ?

Answer 26

Lie down face up, with the head off the bed and the neck hyperextended. Remain in the head back position for a few minutes

Question 27

nasal medications that are intended for local effect on the nasal mucosa, such as saline nose drops or drops for seasonal allergies, are administered in

Answer 27

both nostrils

Question 28

nasal medications that are intended for systemic effects, such as sumatriptan should be administered in

Answer 28

one nostril only

Question 29

used for patients with respiratory conditions

Answer 29

inhalation medications

Question 30

take ? first to open the airways so that the corticosteroid will be absorbed

Answer 30

Bronchodilator

Question 31

a vaginal irrigation is also called a

Answer 31

douche

Question 32

a vaginal douche works best when done in a ? position

Answer 32

dorsal recumbent positions in the tub. but can be done when sitting on a commode.

Question 33

have pt remain in a ? position for ? minutes after instillation of vaginal cream or foam

Answer 33

recumbent; 10 mins

Question 34

rectal medications are to prevent ?

Answer 34

vomiting, soothe hemorrhoids, prevent bladder spasms, promote bowel evacuation, and reduce fever

Question 35

? medications are supplied in a sustained release patch or paste. the drug is slowly absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream.

Answer 35

transdermal

Question 36

nitroglycerin

Answer 36

dilates coronary arteries

Question 37

scopolamine

Answer 37

relieves motion sickness; nausea

Question 38

medications that should NOT be crushed and administered through a feeding tube are

Answer 38

sublingual or buccal, enteric coated, sustained release or potentially carcinogenic products

Question 39

To apply eye ointment expose the ? and apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the ?

Answer 39

conjunctival sac; entire length of the bisible conjunctival sac.

Question 40

when instilling otic (ear) drops position the pt ? so that the affected ear is ?

Answer 40

supine and in the lateral position; uppermost.

Question 41

pt needs to remain in the ? position for ?-? minutes after ear drops

Answer 41

lateral position; 5-10 mins

Question 42

inserting a rectal suppository the pt should be in a ? position

Answer 42

left sim’s position

Question 43

when tube feeding pts, follow the last medication with ? - ? mL of water.

Answer 43

30-60 mL

Question 44

when tube feeding pts follow the first medication with at least ? - ? mL of water

Answer 44

15-30 mL of water before administering the next one

Question 45

narcotic orders are good for only ? days, and then must be renewed

Answer 45

3 days

Question 46

the nurse is performing the final check of the medication before administering it to the pt. what info should be checked?

Answer 46

pts name, ID number, drug name, dosage, route, time, and drug allergies