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Pharmacology 3 Flashcards

1
Q

LANDMARKS FOR VENTRO GLUTEAL INJECTION

A

greater trochanter
iliac spine

in-between those fingers that make an L shape

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2
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GAUGE NEEDLE FOR ADULT IM INJECTION

A

21-23 gauge

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3
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ANGLE FOR INSULIN INJECTION

A

45 degree angle or 90 degree angle based on amount of sub q tissue

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4
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LENGTH OF NEEDLE FOR ADULT IM INJECTION

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1-1.5 inches

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5
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LOCATION OF INFANT IM INJECTION

A

vastus lateralas

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6
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YEARLY PHARMACEUTICALS REFERENCE BOOK

A

PDR (physicians drug reference)

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7
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METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING ORAL MED TABS THROUGH GT TUBE

A 
crush pills

mix with warm water

ensure dissolved

one med at a time

flush with 15-30mL of warm water
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8
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REASON FOR GIVING MED IV RATHER THAN ORAL

A

fastest route

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9
Q

LANDMARKS FOR IM DORSAL GLUTEAL SITE

A

between posterior-superior iliac spine and greater trochanter

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10
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USE FOR INTRADERMAL (ID) INJECTION

A

allergy

skin test

must form the wheal

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11
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IF SOMEONE IS ORDERED TO NARCOTIC PAIN MEDS AND ARE AFRAID OF BECOMING ADDICTED

A

it is unlikely that someone in pain will become addicted when they are in pain, addiction occurs when you continue to take narcotic when the pain is no longer present

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12
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WHAT IS THE TIME WINDOW FOR SCHEDULED MEDS?

A

30 min before or 30 min after the hour rule

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13
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WHAT TO DO WHEN A PATIENT REFUSES AN ORDERED NARCOTIC MEDICATION

A

waste it with a second nurse present and document that patient refused

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14
Q

INSULIN INJECTION GAUGE AND LENGTH

A

29-30 gauge


5/8 to 1/2 inch

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15
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SUBLINGUAL TABS

A

under the tongue

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16
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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN PATIENT HISTORY OF MEDS

A

OTC (not including alcohol, tobacco, and herbals)

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17
Q

BEFORE GIVING ORAL MEDS ENSURE THE PATIENT

A

has gag reflex
can swallow

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18
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MINIMIZE SKIN IRRITATION WHEN USING TRANSDERMAL PATCH

A

alternate patch locations

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19
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TOPICAL MEDS MUST HAVE WHAT INCLUDED IN THE PHYSICIANS ORDER

A 
site

coverage

instruction
how to apply

how often
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20
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BEST SPOT FOR INTRADERMAL INJECTION

A

inner forearm

21
Q

HOW DO YOU GIVE 5ML IM INJECTION

A

divide into two different sites

22
Q

BEST SITE FOR INSULIN INJECTION

A

abdomen

23
Q

STEPS GIVING MEDS THROUGH A GT TUBE

A 
check placement

crush pills

mix with warm water

ensure med dissolved
flush tube
24
Q

METHOD FOR MEASURING LIQUID IN A DROPPER

A

totally vertical up and down to get it at right level

25
Q

OU

(EYES)

A

both eyes

26
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AU

(EARS)

A

both ears

27
Q

S

(DIRECTION)

A

left

28
Q

D

(RIGHT)

A

right

29
Q

TID

A

three times daily

30
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QID

A

four times daily

31
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BID

A

twice daily

32
Q

QOD

A

every other day

33
Q

QHS

A

at hour of sleep

34
Q

TYPE OF NEEDLE REQUIRED WHEN INJECTING MEDICATION FROM A GLASS AMPULE

A

filter needle

35
Q

PATIENT POSITIONING POST-VAGINAL SUPPOSITORY

A

laying down

36
Q

COMMON ROUTE OF MED FOR LOCAL EFFECT

A

topical

37
Q

SYMPTOMS OF ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK

A 
respiratory distress

increased bp

tachycardia

pale

pruritis

anxiety

confusion/disorientation
38
Q

LANDMARKS FOR INJECTION OF IM VASTUS LATERALAS

A

one hand down from the top of the hip and one hand up from the knee on the outer aspect of the knee

39
Q

LOCATION OF BUCCAL SITE MED ADMINISTRATION

A

between cheek and gum

40
Q

REASON FOR Z TRACK ADMINISTRATION

A

medication is skin irritant

medication will stain skin

41
Q

PERSONS INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE TO A MEDICATION

A

idiosyncratic

42
Q

NURSING ACTION FOR ILLEGIBLE PRESCRIPTION ORDER

A

call MD to verify

43
Q

NURSING ACTION IF PATIENT CANNOT HOLD MED CUP TO TAKE MEDS

A

pour into the patients mouth

44
Q

WHEN GIVING MEDS, IF PATIENT CANNOT REMEMBER THE LAST DOSAGE

A

double check the order with the MAR

45
Q

BEST TIME TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF ADMINISTERED MEDICATION

A

when medication is supposed to have taken effect

46
Q

TARGET WHEN SELF-ADMINISTERING A METERED DOSE

A

pharynx

47
Q

WHICH MEDS CANNOT BE CRUSHED

A

enteric coated

time released

capsule

48
Q

ADMINISTERING MEDS TO A ROOM WHERE BOTH PATIENTS HAVE THE SAME NAME

A

verify DOB
check ID band
ask name

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