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Meds Damelio

Meds ppt. Ch 5 Damelio

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Before administering meds, know these 3 things` Mode of Action/ Purpose of medication/ Side effects or contraindications Also - interactions and proper admin
Define the 3 checks 1. When you reach for the drug. 2. After you get it, compare to the MAR. 3. Before giving to patient
Name the 6 Rights of Med Admin. The RIGHT.... 1. medication 2. patient 3. dosage 4. route 5. time 6. documentation
Defining needles: The first number is the ___ and the second number is the ______ 1. gauge or diameter 2. length
Some considerations when giving meds to older people 1. slower gastric motility 2.decreased total body water (higher plasma concen)3. increased adipose (higher levels of fat soluble drugs)4. Decreased # or protein binding sites (saturation)
The most common route of administration is___ oral
Drugs given orally are intended for absorption in the ___ and _____ stomach and small intestine. Drug has a slower onset and more prolonged though less potent effect.
Before giving meds, what must you ask the patient? 1.Name 2.Birthdate 3.Allergies
Should you perform an assessment prior to giving meds? Yes, according to the action of the drug. If it is a BP drug, check the blood pressure. If it is a narcotic, check the pulse and RR and warn the patient not to get out of bed but to use the call button.
True or False? It is permissible to turn your back on your medications if and only if the patient is in a coma. But of course..... False!
What 2 things should you do after administering meds? 1. Document immediately 2. Evaluate the patient's response to the meds after an appropriate amount of time.
T or F? It is possible to deliver all medications via a gastric tube. False. There are pills that can NOT be crushed.
When holding a bottle of medicine, make sure that the label is ___________ against the palm.
Before giving meds via a gastric tube you should check for residual. Note amount and type. Pour 30 mL of water through to cleanse. Pour the meds and follow with 30-60 mL to clean.
Can you give .5 mL of codeine? NONONONONO. You can give 0.5 mL. Do NOT forget again!
If a medication order is a narcotic, what else must be included? The DEA# for the drug.
6:30 pm in military time is what? 1830 hours
If a medication error is averted, does it still need to be reported? Yes. All errors must be reported.
Patient Rights of Medicine Right Reason / Right to know / Right to refuse/ Right assessment by nurse
Right med assessment by nurse Knowledge of drug / relevant vitals / ability to swallow / allergies / Evaluate after administration for effect, side effect, toxicity
Name 5 routes of oral administration pills (whole or split) / capsules / liquids/ sublingual / buccal
When is it improper to split or crush a pill to give half of the dosage? When it is not scored, when it is time-released or XL, when it is enteric.
Name several different ways to administer topically. ointments, lotions, creams, Transdermal.
What should you remember when applying transdermals? gloves/ rotate spots/ take off old patches/ check to see how long they are to be worn.
Eye drops/ear drops are referred to as? Instillations
Nebulizers and Inhalers are ? Inhalations
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