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What is the 6 rights of medication administration? Right PT. Right Route. Right Med. Right Time. Right dose. Right Doc.
What is Z track? An injection technique which the surface tissues are pulled and held to one side before insertion of the needle deep into muscle.
What is the Correct way to administer eye drops? Assist patient to sitting position. Telt patient head back slightly. Pull lower lid DOWN, form a POUCH(exposing conjunctival sac). Squeeze ribbon of ointment into pouch,INNER cathus to OUTER canthus. Have patient batt the eyes.
The drug name that is assigned and is not owned by the pharmaceutical company that develops the drug is? Generic name
You are preparing to administer a Schedule 2 drug. what special considerations are necessary? It is kept under double lock.
What is the needle length range for INTRADERMAL INJECTION? 3/8 to 5/8 inches.
What is the needle lenth range for SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION? 1 1/2 to 5/8 inches.
What is the needle length range for INTRAMUSCLAR INJECTION? 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
What is the angle of needle insertion for INTRADERMAL INJECTION? 10-15 degrees
What is the angle of needle insertion for SUBCUANEOUS INJECTION? 45-90 degrees
What is the angle of needle insertion for INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION? 90 degrees
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTIONS? Scapular. Upper Arm. iliac(upper hip). Abdomen. Anterior thigh.
Dilaudid(hydromorhone) Pt. teaching is ? Alert client to change positions slowly to minimize controstate hypotension. Call for assistance when ambulating. Avoid driving and other activities that require alertness, until off of Med.
Dilaudid(hydromorhone) Classification? Therapeutic: allergy, cold, cough remidies. Opiods analgesics.(pain reliever)
Dialaudid(hydromorhone) Side effects? Confusion. Sedation. Dizziness. dysphara,eupnera. headache,haulucination. Causes RESP. depression. Causes constipation,urinary retention,nausea.
What is the Patient teaching for Colace(docusate)? only use for SHORT period of time,Long period of use can cause elctrolyte imbalance & depency. Increase fluid intake(6-8 glasses). Increase mobility, client with CARDIAC disease,avoid straining during bowel movments. DOn't USE,pain in stomach,nausea.
What is the Classification of Colace(docusate)? Therapeutic laxatives.
What are the Side effects of Colace(docusate)? Causes throat irritation, mild cramps,and rashes.
What is the Patient teaching for Heparin? Report unusual bleeding. Don't take Asprin or NSAID's Avoid IM injections,sports. Use soft toothbrush, elctric razor. ALWAYS HAVE a I.D.Band(heparin).
What is the Classification of Heparin? Theapeutic: Anticoagulants
What is the Side Effects of Heparin? BLEEDING. Anemia. Thrombocytopenia(decrease in platlets resulting in abnormal(excessive) bleeding.
What is the Lab Considerations of Heparin? Check APTT(range 30-40) and Hematocrit. Monitor Platelet count q 2-3 days.
What is the Patient teaching for Digoxin? Check Aprical Pulse. Check K+ levels. Take missed dosage within 12hrs of scheduled dose. Check Pulse(60-100)for normal ranges,any changes is signs of Digoxin toxicity(infant&childre).
What is the Classification of Digoxin? Therapeutic: Antiarrhythmics,intropics.
What is the Side Effects of Digoxin? Confusion,drowsiness. Blurred vision.
What is the Patient teaching for Nitroglycerin? Should be kept in ORIGINAL glass container,speacial made metal containers. Has to REMOVE Cotton tip when getting pills. Losses POTENCY in plastic/cardboard containor. Keep out of heat,air,and moisture(loss of potency). Replace after 6 months.
What is patient teacing for nitroglycerin? Can cause VASODIALATION. Keep away from body, Don't hold in bare Hands because may absorb into skin. Keep in cool/dark place.
What is Classification of Nitroglycerin? Therapeutic: antianginals
What are the Side Effects of Ntroglycerin? Increases Cornary Blood flow. Produces Vasodilation. Relief of anginal attacks. Increase cardiac output, and Reduces blood pressure.
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption. Distribution. Metabolism. Excretion.
Nitroglycerin Dosage(adult)? 0.3-0.6mg,repeat q5 minutes 2 times
Digoxin lab values? Therapeutic serum digoxin levels: 0.5-2ng/mL(drawn q 6-8hrs)
What is the Antidote of Heprin? pertainumine sulfate
Aspirin Reduces your clotting time(Anti-platlet). Monitor for onset tinnitus,headache,hyperventilation,mental confusion.
Enteric-coated tablets? CANNOT CRUSH OR CHEW!!!
Warfarin(coumadin)? Requires atleast 3-5days before it takes affect. Patient should have a limited amount of K+ foods,vitamines.
the antidote for Warfarin(coumadin)? Vitamine K+
What is the Normal Therapeutic ranges PT for Warfarin? 1.3-1.5 or2.0(desired outcome)
What is the Normal ranges for INR in Warfarin? 0.8-1.2. If patient is high risk of embolization(2.3-3.5)
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