med admin part 2 Flashcards
medication names [3]
chemical, generic, trade
classification [3]
meds that work similarly, meds with similar chemical makeup, meds that treat similar conditions
medication forms [7]
pills, injection, liquid, suppository, topical, orifice drops/sprays, troches
types of non-parenteral medications [6]
oral, topical, suppositories, eye, ear, inhalant
ADR
adverse drug reaction
adverse drug reaction
unintended and undesired effects at normal drug doses
side effects [3]
predicable, intensity is dose-dependent, development depends varies
toxicity [2]
severe ADR, excessive drug dosing or thera peutic drug dosage
allergic reactions [4]
immune response, intensity of reaction varies, not based on dosage can change overtime
idiosyncratic effect
uncommon drug response because of genetic disposition
paradoxical effect
opposite effect drug was intended for
Iatrogenic effect
disease caused by a drug
teratogenic effect
drug causing birth defects
physical dependence effect
body has adapted to drug exposure
abstinence
patient abruptly stops medication
identification of ADR’s [3]
symptoms occur shortly after drug use, symptoms leave after the drug is discontinued, symptoms reappear when the drug is started again
ways to minimize ADR’s [4]
education, early identification, monitoring, black box warning
delayed release
enteric coated
extended release
controlled release, sustained release, and long-acting
angle of patient when administering oral meds
at least 30 degrees
why do you give water before administering oral meds
check for aspiration
avoid PO meds if [4]
changes in LOC, NPO status, altered GI function, dysphagia
PO meds NOT to crush, split, or chew [6]
EC< SR< TR<CR<SL, buccal
topical medication
medications applied to body surfaces or mucous membranes