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Admin. of Meds.

Test II, N101

QuestionAnswer
Medication administered in some form by way of the oral cavity. Oral Medication
Simple, Convenient, Inexpensive Oral Advantages
Unknown Absorption/Metabolization, Slowest, GI Irritation Oral Disadvantages
Liquid Tablets Capsules Powders Controlled release tablets and capsules Inhalers Oral Types
Solutions or suspensions containing the active drug with additives Absorbed quickly Liquids
Contain the active drug with additives Dissolve in the acidic fluid of the stomach and absorbed in the alkaline fluid of the small intestine Tablets
_______ coated tablets are covered with a substance that is insoluble in stomach acid Enteric
Swallowed, Chewed or Crushed Tablet Administration
Contain the active drug in powdered or granulated form with added fillers enclosed in a gelatin capsule Swallowed or opened & mixed w/food Capsules
Active ingredient of the drug in powdered or granulated Mixed w/liquid, swallowed Powders
Allows for instillation of medication into the lungs Inhalers
delivers a specified dose with inhalation less systemic effects than oral Metered Dose Inhalers
Application of medication in some form to the skin or mucous membranes for absorption locally or systemically Topical Medication
Minimal systemic absorption or side effects Complete and rapid absorption Extended release Topical Advantages
Irritation of skin and mucous membranes Systemic adverse effects with abraded, damaged skin Systemic side effects Site specific Topical Disadvantages
Tablets Lozenges Transdermal skin patches Eye drops, eye ointments Ear drops Nose drops Ointments, creams Suppositories (rectal, vaginal) Topical Types
placed under the tongue to dissolve and absorb quickly Allow tablet to dissolve completely before swallowing Sublingual
held inside the cheek, again for rapid absorption Buccal
Medication added to a calibrated paper then applied to skin Transdermal Skin Patches
Eye Drops Eye Ointments Ophthalmic Topicals
Ear drops Otic Topicals
Designed to administer medication in liquid or aerosol form Nose drops Nasal Topicals
Formulated for minimal absorption through skin and for local effects at the site of application Indicated for localized skin infection, itching, and skin protection Ointments & creams
Rectal suppositories: sedatives, analgesics, and laxatives Enemas Medicated liquid to provide for bowel evacuation or treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Rectal Topicals
Formulated to apply antibiotics or lubricating hormones to the vaginal tract Vaginal Suppositories
Right Patient Right Medication Right Dosage Right Route Right Time Five Rights of Medication Administration
Right Documentation Right Reason Right Response Six, Seven & Eight Rights
3 System Check Open packaging in patient room Confirm medication and dosage with patient Right Medication - Right Dosage
When removing from storage When removing medication from packaging Following removal of medication from packaging and prior to disposal of packaging 3 System Check
Verify order on computer Clarify any incomplete or questionable orders with physician Right Route – Right Time
What's Missing: Pepcid, PO, BID Amount
What's Missing: Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution, 1 gtt, q4hr Which Eye
What's Missing: Lasix 20 mg, PO How Often
What's Missing: Ampicillin 500mg, QID Route
What's Missing: MS Contin SR, 15mg, PO, BID Nothing
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