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Patient Care Unit 2 Flashcards

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ASRT scope of practice states-

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radiologic technologists are permitted to perform venipuncture to administer contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals and or medication; state, local and institutional policies may vary.
- Tx does not allow administration of medications

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drug-

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any chemical substance that produces a biologic response on a living system

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Pharmacology

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science concerned with origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs

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Nomenclature:

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classification system of drugs

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Pharmacokinetics-

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the study of how a drug is absorbed into the body, circulates within the body, is charged by the body, and leaves the body

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Parmacodynamics-

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The study of how the effects of a drug are manifested
-on set of action
-side effect
-adverse effect

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Dosage forms-(5)

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-tablet,
-capsule,
-solution(completely dissolved)
-suspension( have to shake)
-transdermal( patches put on skin)

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The most common form of dosage form used for contrast media is-

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Solution

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efficacy-

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the ability to provide a desired or intended result

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Concentration/potency-

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affects how much is required of the drug

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Allergic reaction-

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when body has adverse reactions
- it can be immediate or delayed

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The 6 rights of drug administration-

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  1. right medication
  2. right dose
  3. right patient
  4. right time
  5. right route or location
  6. right documentation
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Routes of drug administration-

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-Enternal
-Parenteral
-Topical

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Enternal route of drug administration(4)-

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-oral
-sublingual
-buccal
-rectal

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Parenteral route of drug administration (6)-

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-intravenous (15-30 degree)
-intra-arterial- through artery
-intra-thecal-cerebrospinal fluid
-intradermal (under your skin)
-subcutaneous (45 degree)
intramuscular (90 degree)

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Drug excretion (6)-

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-urine/kidney
-bile/liver
-saliva
-sweat
-breast milk
-bowel movements

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Routes of contrast media (6)-

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-oral
-swallow
-NG tube
-rectal/enema
-urinary/cather and IV
-respiratory/inhale

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parts of a syringe-

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tip, barrel, plunger

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Lure lock-

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connect to needle

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catheter tip-

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connect to catheter

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parts of a needle-

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hub, cannula/shaft, bevel

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gauge-

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diameter of the needle

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lumen-

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the opening of the needle/bevel

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The larger the number of gauge-

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the smaller the size diameter

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Vial-

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the glass bottles that contain medication

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venipuncture-

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the piercing of a vein with a needle for any purpose

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27
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We inject into-

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veins

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Arteries-

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-carry oxygenated blood to the body and pulsate

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Veins-

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-are elastic, give under pressure, and dilate or enlarge easily

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30
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The bevel side of needle should be-

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up

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31
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What 2 thing should you watch for when injecting contrast media?

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  1. infiltration/extravasation
  2. reaction
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32
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Do not remove needle for at least __ after injecting contrast media

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10 minutes

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Ampule-

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small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of sterile solution

34
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anesthetic

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reversibly depress neurons function producing loss of ability to perceive pain

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Analgesics-

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drugs that relieve pain

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Anaphylaxis-

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shock that occurs bc of a sensitivy to drug or other agent

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Angiocath-

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catheter inserted directly into vein for drug administration

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Antagonist-

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counteract and reverse drug affect

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Antihistamine-

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used to treat allergic reactions

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Antiseptic and disinfectant agents-

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chemicals that alter the environment available to the microbe; applied topically

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Atropine-

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relax smooth muscle and increases heart rate

42
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Bolus-

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all injections at one time

43
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Brand name/trade name-

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given by manufacture for advertisement

44
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Chemical name-

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complex scientific name

45
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generic name-

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commercially available

46
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bronchodilators-

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treat asthma and COPD;dilates bronchial tubes

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coagulant drugs-

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speeds up clotting of blood

48
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contraindictation-

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reason to not do something; administer a drug or contrast media

49
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diphenhydramine-

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an antihistamine ;benadryl

50
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diuretics-

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increase urine/drug output

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dopamine-

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cardiac stimulant

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drip infusion-

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infusion of liquid into vein through tubing

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enteral-

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through GI tract

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epinephrine-

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increases BP and cardiac output(treats low blood pressure)

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extravasation-

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discharge or escape of a fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue- can cause vasoconstruction

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inhalant-

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breathable chemical

57
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infiltration-

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non-irritating fluid leaks into tissue surrounding vein

58
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laxative/catharic-

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helps with bowel movement

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parenteral-

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administered elsewhere in the body other than mouth and rectal

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sedative/hypotonic-

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helps with sleep

61
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vasodilators-

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dilate vessels

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vasoconstrictors-

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cause vessels to constrict and increase BPa

63
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Positions/projections for Abdomen exam-

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KUB(AP supine), UPRIGHT

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positions/projections for Foot exam-

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OBL, LAT, AP

65
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positions/projections for calcaneus exam-

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LAT, PA AXIAL

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position/projections for ankle exam-

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OBL, LAT, AP

67
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position/projections for lower leg exam-

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LAT, AP

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position/projections for knee exam-

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AP, OBL, LAT

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Position/projections for patella exam-

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Tangential/sunrise

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position/projections for femur exam-

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AP, LAT

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position/projections for pelvis exam-

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AP

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position/projections for hip exam-

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AP, FROG-LEG LAT

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Chain of infection-

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-causative agent
-reservoir
-portal of exit
-mode of transmission
-portal of entry
-susceptible host

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direct contact

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contact-person to person

75
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fomites-

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indirect-touch an object

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vectors-

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bite from insect

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vehicle-

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contaminated carrier like food or water

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Airborne-
droplet-
contact-

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-suspend in air
-droplets rom coughing, sneezing, or talking
-touching actual patient (direct or indirect)

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Parenteral-
Advantages-(2)
Disadvantages-(3)

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Administered elsewhere in body besides mouth or rectal
-fast absorption, avoid stomach acid and 1st pass effect
-expensive, painful, difficult to reverse

80
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Enternal-

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through GI track

81
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Bioequivalent-

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the extent of drug absorption

82
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Topical-
Advantages-
Disadvantages-

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application of drug through body surfaces
-direct delivery, consistent amount delivered
-difficult to manage, effects have slow onset

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