💊 Final Review - Day 1 💊 Flashcards
(10 cards)
💊 Front: What is the first right of medication administration?
🔹 Back: Right Patient – Verify the patient’s identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth).
💊 Front: How do you ensure the Right Drug is given?
🔹 Back: Check the label and prescription carefully to confirm it matches the correct medication.
💊 Front: What is meant by Right Dose in medication administration?
🔹 Back: Right Dose means giving the correct amount of medication as prescribed by the doctor. This ensures the patient gets the intended therapeutic effect without overdosing or underdosing.
Why is it important?
Too much medication (overdose) can cause serious side effects, toxicity, or even be fatal.
Too little medication (underdose) may not effectively treat the condition, leading to worsened symptoms or ineffectiveness.
How to ensure the Right Dose?
✔️ Check the prescription – Verify the exact dosage the doctor ordered.
✔️ Read the medication label – Confirm the strength and amount per tablet, mL, or injection.
✔️ Perform calculations if needed – Some dosages require conversion (e.g., mg to mL).
✔️ Consider patient-specific factors – Age, weight, kidney/liver function can affect dosing.
✔️ Use proper measuring tools – Use calibrated droppers, syringes, or medicine cups for accuracy.
Example:
A doctor prescribes 500 mg of Amoxicillin.
The pharmacy provides 250 mg per tablet.
To achieve the Right Dose, the patient should take 2 tablets (500 mg total).
👨⚕️ Always double-check with another healthcare professional if unsure about a dose!
💊 Front: What is the Right Route, and why is it important?
🔹 Back: The method of administration (e.g., oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous) must be appropriate for the drug and patient’s condition.
💊 Front: Why is the Right Time important in medication administration?
🔹 Back: Right Time means giving the medication at the exact time and frequency prescribed by the doctor. This ensures the drug works effectively and maintains the right amount of medicine in the body.
Why is it important?
Some medications need to be taken at specific times to work properly (e.g., antibiotics must be spaced evenly to kill bacteria effectively).
Delays or missed doses can make the medication less effective, causing the patient’s condition to worsen.
Too soon or too late – If a dose is given too early, it can increase the risk of overdose. If too late, the drug level might drop too low to work properly.
How to ensure the Right Time?
✔️ Follow hospital schedules or patient instructions – Some drugs must be taken before meals, with food, or at bedtime.
✔️ Know frequency rules – If a drug is prescribed every 6 hours, it must be spaced out properly (e.g., 6 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM, 12 AM).
✔️ Set reminders or alarms – Helps prevent missed doses.
✔️ Consider drug interactions – Some medications should not be taken together at the same time (e.g., calcium and certain antibiotics).
Example:
A patient is prescribed pain medication every 4 hours for post-surgery pain.
If given too late, the patient may experience unnecessary pain.
If given too soon, it could lead to overdose or side effects like drowsiness or slowed breathing.
⏰ Right Time ensures safe, effective treatment and better patient outcomes!
💊 Front: Which solid oral dosage forms can be pre-packaged into unit doses?
🔹 Back: Tablets and capsules are the most common solid oral dosage forms that can be pre-packaged into unit doses in hospitals and pharmacies.
Why are unit doses important?
Improves patient safety – Reduces the risk of medication errors by ensuring the correct dose is given.
Enhances efficiency – Medications are pre-counted and labeled, saving time for nurses and pharmacists.
Reduces contamination risks – Each unit dose is individually sealed, preventing cross-contamination.
How are unit doses prepared?
✔️ Tablets – Can be packaged individually in blister packs or plastic pouches, each labeled with the drug name, strength, and expiration date.
✔️ Capsules – Similar to tablets, they are placed in sealed packs for single-use administration.
Example:
A 500 mg Acetaminophen tablet can be packaged in a single-use blister pack and given to the patient when needed.
A 100 mg capsule of doxycycline is individually packaged to ensure correct dosing in a hospital setting.
📦 Unit dosing ensures accuracy, efficiency, and better patient care in hospitals and pharmacies!
💊 Front: How are injectable medications typically supplied for unit dose use?
🔹 Back: Pre-filled syringes and vials allow for accurate single-dose administration in hospitals.
💊 Front: What is a unit dose oral liquid, and how is it prepared?
🔹 Back: Oral syringes or pre-measured cups are used to dispense precise liquid doses.
💊 Front: Why are pre-made cups used for liquid medications?
🔹 Back: They provide convenient, single-use dosing, reducing errors and contamination risks.
💊 Front: How do oral syringes improve medication administration?
🔹 Back: They allow for precise measurement of liquid doses, ensuring accuracy and safety.
