My Take

Question 1

What is a medication?

Answer 1

Any compound that changes the chemical activity within the human body.

Question 2

What are the two types of medication?

Answer 2

Legend drugs, Non legend drugs.

Question 3

What is the law for legend drugs?

Answer 3

These medications can only be dispensed with a prescription.

Question 4

What is the law for Non-Legend drugs?

Answer 4

Over the counter (OTC) medications that can be purchased without a prescription. Used to treat general aches and pains.

Question 5

What is a Prescription?

Answer 5

An order for medication or treatment given by an authorized health care professional with specific instructions for use. The people authorized to do this are: doctors, nurse practitioners, physicians assistant, or dentists.

Question 6

What is a controlled substance?

Answer 6

A medication that has a high potential for abuse and addiction.

Question 7

List four examples of controlled substances.

Answer 7

Narcotics
Depressants
Stimulants
Psychotropic medications

Question 8

What is a “Generic name” for an OTC

Answer 8

A name given by the manufacturer before the food and drug administration (FDA) approves the medication. Ex. Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Furosemide

Question 9

What is the “Product name” for an OTC.

Answer 9

Brand name, the name used by a specific manufacturer when they sell the product on the market. Owned by the manufacturer and cannot be used by any other company. Ex. Tylenol, Motrin or Advil, Lasix.:

Question 10

What do medications do?

Answer 10

Treat, cure, or control an illness
Relieve symptoms like pain
Prevent disease

Question 11

Medications interact with ______ in the body and change the way they work.

Answer 11

Cells

Question 12

What are the six characteristics that can cause slightly different results in individuals given the same medications?

Answer 12

Age
Size
Sex
Genetic inheritance
Physical condition
Emotional condition

Question 13

Other than the six PERSONAL characteristics what are 5 other factors that might affect the response to a medication?

Answer 13

Route of administration
Time of day medication is given
Number of medications given
Size of the dose
Environmental conditions, outdoor temperature or noisy environment (like a headache)

Question 14

Medications are given to a client to produce and intended positive benefit, promote health, etc. they might also have unintended affects called ______

Answer 14

Side affects

Question 15

What is a medication interaction?

Answer 15

When two or more medications are given and alters the effect of one or both medications. The effect of one or both medications may be either increased or decreased. May cause unwanted side affects.

Question 16

What is an allergic reaction?

Answer 16

When the body’s immune system reacts to a medication causing the body to produce chemicals that cause itching, swelling, muscle spasms, and can lead to throat and airway tightening.

Question 17

What are the 7 routes of medication administration?

Answer 17

Oral- taken by mouth and swallowed.
Sublingual- placed under the tongue.
Topical- applied directly to the skin.
Rectal- inserted into the rectum.
Vaginal- inserted into the vagina.
Inhalation- breathed in or sprayed into the nose or throat.
Injection- inserted into a muscle, under the skin or into a vein with a needle.

Question 18

What are the most common ways medications are packaged?

Answer 18

Vials or bottles
Bubble packs
Medication organizers
Unit dose packaging

Question 19

What are the 6 most important pieces of information on a medication label?

Answer 19

Clients name
Medication name
Dose
Route
Schedule
Expiration date

Question 20

What is the difference between medication assistance and medication administration?

Answer 20

Medication assistance: you help the client self administer his/her own medication. They put the medication in their mouth or on their own skin and must be aware that it is medication they’re taking.
Administering medication: you give the medication to the client in the manner you were instructed by the delegating rn. Client may be confused and unaware they’re taking medication, may be physically unable to perform “last step”.

Question 21

What are the two conditions that must be met to be considered medication assistance?

Answer 21

1. Must be able to preform the “last step” for him or herself.
2. Must be aware he or she is taking medication.

Question 22

What are some ways you can preform medication administration under nurse delegation?

Answer 22

Place medication in the clients mouth
Apply medicine to the clients skin
Give medicine via a gastrostomy tube
Preform blood glucose testing

Question 23

What are the Five rights of medication administration?

Answer 23

Right client
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time

Question 24

What are the 5 steps to medication administration?

Answer 24

1. Evaluate the client
2. Set up the medication
3. Administer the medication
4. Document the medication administration
5. Observe the client for side effects

Question 25

List 3 reasons to NOT administer medication.

Answer 25

You observe a significant change in the clients health
You have any doubts about the five rights of medication administration
You don’t understand how to administer the medication
The medication has not been delegated by the RN responsible for the client