Oral Medications Flashcards
______: self initiated action taken to promote wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation
adherence
what government agency enforces medication laws
FDA
_______ orders last until the prescriber cancels it
standing orders
___ orders are as needed
prn
____ orders are for one time only
single orders
______ orders must be done within 15 mins of the order being placed
stat
when taking telephone/verbal orders, what must be done
the nurse must repeat the order back to the prescriber
(student nurses are NOT allowed to take or relay verbal/telephone orders)
what are the components that must be present in a medication order
patient’s name, medication name, amount and frequency of the dose, route of administration
what are the six rights of medication administration
- right medication
- right dose
- right client
- right route
- right time
- right documentation
what are some physical assessments you should do for medication administration
- ability to swallow
- gastrointestinal mobility
- adequate muscle mass
- adequate venous access
- vital signs
- body system assessment
_____: medication distribution system on-hand for emergencies
stock supply
________: medication distribution system that is a cart with 24 hour supply
unit dose
________: medication distribution system and agencies within it are networked
computer controlled/Pyxis
______: drugs that are considered to have either limited medical use or high potential for abuse and addiction
controlled substances
what are the 5 groups of controlled substances based on
medical usefulness and potential for abuse
(schedule I has high abuse potential)
AC
before meal
BID
twice a day
H
hour
HS
at bedtime
PC
after meal
prn
as needed
Oam
every morning
QD
every day, daily
Oh
every hour
