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Unit 4 Oral Medication Flashcards

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Cardinal Rules of Medication Administration

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Always –>Ten-rights; 3 checks
NEVER–> admin a med you did not prepare
YOU are legally liable if you cause harm to a pt from medication you administer

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Characteristics

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Absorbed mainly in the small intestine
Slower onset
Prescription in higher doses than parental route
NEVER direcly touch oral meds

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Advantages/ Benefits of Oral Medication

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Most Common, Least Expensive, Most Convient

Decreased risk for infection (does not break skin barrier)

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Disadvantages

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Unpleasant taste
Irritation of gastric mucosa
Irregular/ slow absorption
Stains teeth

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Contraindicated (inappropriate) for

Oral Medications

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N/V
NPO
Can't Swallow/ Dysphagia 
Unconscious 
Potential for aspiration
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Alterations in Absorption (po)

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food in stomach
Rate of Gastric Emptying
slow gastric empty –> prolongs absorption
increase gastric empt –>decrease absorption

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Gastric Suctioning

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  • med withheld/ give by alt. route

- may (w/ order) give this route and hold suction for (20-30 MINS)

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Changes in the Elderly that affect response

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Decreased LIVER & KIDNEY function 
Decreased gastric mobility, acid production, blood flow to GI -->impaired absorption
Decreased Protein Binding Sites
Multiple drugs
Increased Adipose Tissue
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The decreased number of Protein Binding Sites

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Alters the blood-brain barrier–> Fat soluble drugs reach brain –> dizziness and confusion

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Increased body fat–> decreased total body fluid =

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drug toxicity (more easily)

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Solid Froms of Oral Medications

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Tablets
Capsules
Lozenges
Powders

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Tablets

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Powered medications &/or other substances compressed into hard disks

May be scored,crushed –> easier swallowing

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Coated Tablets

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NEVER broken, crushed, chewed
Protects against environment/ Conceals bitter taste
Delays absorption until intestines (Enteric Coated)
Prevents damage to gastric mucosa

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Chewable Tablets

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Contains flavoring, sweeteners
ALWAYS follow with H20 –> dissolve & absorb
Good for pt who can’t swallow intact dose

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Effervescent Tablets

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disintegration in solution
Rapid onset action
Ex: antacids & analgesics

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Time Released

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Released & absorbed gradually (in stages)
Pt take fewer pills per day
Do NOT crush, chew, or break open

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Capsules

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solid dose form of powder, liquid or oil

1+ meds &/or inert substances incased in small shell

Gelatinous material that dissolves in GI tract

Colored to aid in identification

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Gelatinous Material that dissolves in GI Tract

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Capsules

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Soft Capsules

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CAN be opened and mixed with soft foods

Make sure pt gets COMPLETE Dose

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Hard Capsules

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Contain Drugs that irritate mouth & esophagus

NEVER break/ open

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Sustained Release

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SR in name
NEVER break/ open
Gradual release of drug over time

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Lozenges or Troche:

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Designed to be placed in mouth
Flat, round dosage from containing drug
Flavored sugar and mucilage

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Powders

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Mixed in Liquids
Come in large quantities/dispensed per dose ordered
Mix in 15ml to aid absorption

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Types of Liquids

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Syrups
Solution
Suspensions
Elixirs
Tinctures
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Syrups

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Sugar, water, + flavor
NOT FOR DIABETICS
1* children and adults with dysphagia
Soothes irritated mucus membrane
Usually ordered by the teaspoon (1tsp=5ml)
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Solutions

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Given orally, parentally, or externally

Must Be STERILE if given parentally

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Suspensions

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liquid and solid mixture in which solid particles are not dissolved; particles will settle out

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Types of Suspensions

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Magmas
Gels
Emulsions

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Magmas

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Thick, milky

Type of Suspension

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Gels

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Small suspended particles

Type of Suspension

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Emulsions

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mixture of oil & water with agents that keep droplets suspended

SPECIAL CARE TO PREVENT ASPIRATION

Type of Suspensions

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Elixirs

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Med dissolved in ALCOHOL and WATER, &/or sweetener

CAUTION: NOT FOR Alcoholic

May dilute with small amount of H20

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Tinctures

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More potent Elixir

Oral or Topical

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Sublingual Oral Medication

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Under Tongue
Dissolved/ ABSORBED via MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IMMEDIATE absorption by surrounding blood supply
NOT CHEWED OR SWALLOWED

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Buccal Medication

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Between cheek & gum or under upper lip
Dissolved/ absorb. via MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IMMEDIATE absorption by surrounding bld supply
Local/ systemic action 
Not often used
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Purpose of Administering Oral Medication

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Provide Medicine that has systemic/ local effect on G.I. TRACT

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Assessments for Administering Oral Medication

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  1. Allergies
  2. Ability to Swallow
  3. Vomiting & Diarrhea
  4. Specific Drug Actions ( Side effects, interactions, adverse reactions)
  5. Pt’s Knowledge
  6. Lab values, vital signs specific to medication
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3 checks

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  1. when removed from drawer
  2. pouring into med cup
  3. at bedside

LOCK MED CART– DO NOT LEAVE UNLOCKED

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Administering Tablets

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Place into Med Cup
DO NOT remove from wrapper until at bedside
If stock med, place correct dose in cup
**Keep Narcotics, meds that require v/s separate
If difficulty swallowing, crush/ mix pill with soft food

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Preparing Liquids

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Mix Med 
Lay Cap up to prevent contamination 
Measure prescribed dose 
Pour from UNLABELED SIDE of bottle
At EYE LEVEL-- BOTTOM of Meniscus 
Rx Syringe 
Set on flat surface to check accuracy --> pour excess out --NOT BACK INTO BOTTLE
DO NOT leave pour med unattended 
NEVER USE DROPER FROM ANOTHER MED

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