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Medication Study

Medication Administration and Policy

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Classifications of drugs 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.
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 severe 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
Allergic Reaction An antigen-antibody reaction to a drug, ranges from mild to severe (anaphylaxis)
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
Factors affecting 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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