Radiographers Role Flashcards
contrast agents injected or ingested
anesthetic agents
antianxiety
intravenous infusions
radiographer responsible for
checking, medication preparation, administering medication, charting medicaition or contrast medium
make sure you are administering the right dose
total dose = dose/kg X weight (kg)
the “right” dose
make sure you are administering the right medication
check expiration dates
the “right” medication
read the medication lable carefully
verify the patient identification and double check order
ask patient if any allergies and obtain allergy history from the patient chart
the “right” patient
administering a medication before it is due can result in an oversose or under dose
the “right” time
be sure to use the right administration route
the rate of absorption and avialability of the medication is dependent on the route of administration
the “right” route
oral, rectal, nasogastic tube
enteral route
medications that are injected directly into the body
parnteral route
when medication is given it is always recorded in patients chart
the “right” documentation
when medications are given the radiologist selects
drug, route, dosage
written directions for a specific medication or procedure and signed by a physician
standing orders
