Pharmacolgy Chapter 7 & 11

Question 0

Reporting Medication Errors

Answer 0

…is important so that corrective steps can be taken.

Question 1

Responsibilities of Drug Administration (4)

Answer 1

1. Adequate up-to-date INFORMATION about all drugs to be administered.
2. WISDOM and judgement to accurately assess the pt’s needs for medications.
3. SKILL IN DELIVERY of the medication accurately.
4. PATIENT EDUCATION to provide about why, how and when meds are to be given, possible side effects.

Question 2

Six Rights of Medication Administration

Answer 2

1. Right Medicine. 2. Right Amount
2. Right Time. 4. Right Route
3. Right Patient. 6. Right Documentation

Question 3

Documentation of Drug Administration

Answer 3

Every medicine must be recorded in pt’s record along w/dose, time, and location of injections.m also any adverse reactions must be noted.

Question 4

Overdoses

Answer 4

A higher than normal amount, sufficient to cause toxicity.

Question 5

Deficiency

Answer 5

Lacking, adequate amount.

Question 6

Water Soluable

Answer 6

B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.

Question 7

Toxicity

Answer 7

Condition resulting from exposure to a poison or a dangerous amount of a drug.

Question 8

Fat Soluable

Answer 8

Vitamins A,D, E, & K

Question 9

Minerals

Answer 9

…are chemical elements occurring in nature and in body fluids.

Question 10

Antioxidants

Answer 10

Inhibit cell destruction. Substance that acts against oxidizing agents.

Question 11

Herbal

Answer 11

Plant derived supplements.