Pharm: Ch 3 Medication Administration Key Terms Flashcards
Collection of patient data that affects drug therapy
Assessment
oral tablet or capsule formulations that maintain consistent serum drug levels
Controlled-release
form in which drugs are manufactured; includes elixirs, tablets, capsules, suppositories, parenteral drugs, and transdermal systems
Dosage form
coating of a tablet or capsule that makes it insoluble in stomach acid
Enteric-coated
determining a patient’s status in relation to stated goals and expected outcomes
Evaluation
scientific evidence that yields the best practice in patient care
Evidence-based practice
planned nursing activities performed on a patient’s behalf, including assessment, promotion of adherence to drug therapy, and solving problems related to drug therapy
Interventions
list of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements, or illegal substances taken by the patient (both current and past)
Medication history
description of patient problems based on assessment data
Nursing diagnosis
systematic way of gathering and using information to plan and provide individualized patient care
Nursing process
injected administration; subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous route
Parenteral
expected outcomes of prescribed drug therapy
Planning/goals
assist to ensure accuracy in drug therapy; rights include right drug, right dose, right patient, right assessment, right route, right time, right reason, right documentation, right patient education, right evaluation, and right to refuse the medication
Rights of medication administration
application of drugs (e.g., solutions, ointments, creams, or suppositories) to skin or mucous membranes
Topical
adsorption of drugs (e.g., skin patches) through the skin
Transdermal
