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Chapter 16

Kristen Petitfils Chapter 16 Study Guide

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The best way to avoid errors is to? VARIFY
What is a Medication Order? A written or verbal order for a patient in a clinical setting
What is a Perscription? A written order for a patient to be filled in an ambulatory setting
What is a STAT order? An order to be given immediately
PRN order orders written by the physician to be given to the patient only if required by the patient's conditions
Information needed on Drug orders Patient's full name; name of drug; dosage strength; dosage schedule; route of administration; length of time drug is to be given; prescriber's signature
What are the 5 rights 1. The right patient; 2. The right Drug; 3. The right dose; 4. The right route/Dosage form; 5. The Right time (Sig Codes)
What are sublingual tablets? Tablets to be placed under the tougue
What are Buccal tablets? Tablets to be placed between the cheeck and gum
Absorbtion Rates for: Tablets, Liquid gels, Liquid, Injections, IVs Tablet: 30-40%(Lowest absorbtion rate), Liquid gels: 40-60%, Liquid: 50-70%, Injections(IM, SC,ID): 60-80%, IV: 80-100%
Topical Drugs Is one to be applied to the skin or muccous membranes. Local
Eye Drops Fastest absorbtion rate, must be sterile, can use eye drops in ear but then can't be used again in the eye until it is sterilized
Ear Drops Don't have to be sterile, Can only be used in ears because they are not sterile
Transdermal drugs Patches, systemic- treats entire body
Enteric coated drugs: Can never be crushed because they are usually extended release
Scored tablets are ok to be split
If a tablet must be crushed one can administer the drug in what? Applesause because it does not break down the chemcial composition of the drug
Epidemic Lots of sick people
Pandemic Lots of dead people
Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit C=F-32/1.8
Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius F=C(1.8)+32
Created by: kpetitfils
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