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Chapter 4 pharm
Pharmacology for nurses (Adams
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| allergic reaction | acquired, hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance (allergen) |
| anaphylaxis | acute allergic response to an antigen that results in severe hypotension and my lead to life-threatening shock if untreated. |
| Apothecary system of measurement | older system of measurement using drams, rarely used. |
| ASAP order | As soon as possible order that should be available for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of the written order |
| astringent effect | drops or sprays used to shrink swollen mucous membranes, or to loosen secretions and facilitate drainage. |
| buccal route | tablet or capsule that is placed in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek |
| compliance | taking medication in the manner prescribed by the healthcare provider, or, in the case of OTC drugs, following the instructions on the label. |
| enteral route | drugs given orally, and those administered through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes |
| enteric coated | tablet that have a hard, waxy coating designed to dissolve in the alkaline environment of the small intestine. |
| five rights of drug administration (purpose) | principles that offer simple and practical guidance for nurses to use during drug preparation, delivery, and administration. |
| List the 5 rights of drug administration | 1. Right client. 2. Right medication. 3. Right dose. 4. Right route of administration 5. Right time of delivery. |
| household system of measurement | older system of measurement using teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups. |
| intradermal (ID) | medication delivered into the dermis layer of the skin |
| intramuscular (IM) | delivery of medication into specific muscles |
| intravenous (IV) | medications and fluids administered directly into the bloodstream |
| metric system of measurement | most common system of drug measurement that uses grams and liters. |
| parenteral route | dispensing of medications via a needle into the skin layers. |
| PRN order | (Latin: pro re nata) medication is amdinistered as required by the patient's condition. |
| routine order | orders not written as STAT, ASAP, NOW, or PRN. |
| Single order | medication that is to be given only once, and at a specific time, such as a preoperative order. |
| standing order | order written in advance of a situation, which is to be carried out under specific circumstances |
| subcutaneous (SC or SQ) | medication delivered beneath the skin |
| sublinqual route | medication that is placed under the tongue, and swallowed to dissolve slowly |
| sustained release | tablets or capsules designed to dissolve slowly over an extended time |
| three checks of drug administration (purpose) | in conjunction with the five rights, these ascertain patient safety and drug effectiveness. |
| List the 3 rights of drug administration | 1. Checking the drug with MAR when removing from medication drawer. 2. Checking the drug when preparing it. 3. Checking the drug before administering to client. |
| 1 mL is equal to | 1 cc and 15-16 drops |
| 5 mL is equal to | 1 teaspoon or 60 drops |
| 15-16 mL is equal to | 1 tablespoon or 3-4 teaspoons |
| 30-32 mL is equal to | 2 tablespoons |
| 240-250 mL is equal to | 8 fluid ounces (1/2 pint) or 1 cup |
| 500 mL is equal to | 1 pint or 2 cups |
| 1 Liter is equal to | 32 fluid ouces (1 quart) or 4 cups |
| 1 kg is equal to | 2.2 pounds |
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