1-effects on body system, 2-symptoms relieved, 3-desired effect
Three types of names for drugs
Generic, Chemical, Trade name
Absorption
process by which drug moves from site of administration into the bloodstream
Anatomy of a medication order
Date and time, drug name, drug dose, route of administration, time and frequency, signature of physician or Nurse practitioner.
Post-operative Orders
Physician or nurse must rewrite all prescriptions postop.
Verbal orders and Phone Orders
Must be signed w/in 24 hours
PRN order
As needed
Standing Order
Order that has an expiration but is to be given at set times
One Time Order
Med that is given once.
Stat Order
immediately
MAR
Medication administration record
Therepeutic effect of drug
desired effect or primary intended effect for which drug is prescribed
Side effect
unintended secondary effect of a drug, usually predictable and may be harmless or life threatening
Adverse effect
more sever side effect
Toxic Effect
harmful effects of drug, usually the result of overdose, improper route of administration or cumulative effect from impaired excretion or metabolism
Idiosyncratic effect
unexpected and unpredictable individual response to a drug. manifested as an underresponse, over response, or completely different response
Allergic Reaction
An antigen-antibody reaction to a drug, ranges from mild to sever (anapylaxis)
Medication interaction
inhibition or enhancement of drugs action or effects as a result of interacting with foods, drugs or other substances. results in improved, heightened or diminished response
Six Rights of Medication Administrations
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right route, Right Time, Right Documentation
Factors effecting absorption of medication
route, ability to disolve, blood flow to site of administrations, body surface area, lipid solubility of med
Do Not Crush
CR-controlled release, CRT- controlled release tablet, LA- long acting, SR- Sustained release, XR or XL- extended release
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