Medications Flashcards

(44 cards)

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Q

How are meds handled in OR?

A

Prepared and delivered to sterile field by circulator
Scrub nurse prepares and labels
Meds are administered by surgeon
Circulator documents

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5 steps of medication process?

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Med procurement 
Prescribing 
Transcribing/documenting
Dispensing/preparation 
Administration
Pt monitoring
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Pre op assessment/interview related to meds?

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Med Rec
- what is patient currently taking
- prescriptions, OTC, herbal, street drugs
When were meds last taken?
Were any meds d/c’d as per pre op instructions
- notify surgeon and anesthesia if meds were taken or not taken
Allergies
Pt weight, age, med hx

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Near miss of med admin?

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Detected before administration

Can occur at any point of med admin process

Errors influenced by many factors

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What do you need to know about meds when administering?

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Usual route
Routes of admin
Limits on rate & max dose
Duration of action 
Changes expected 
Normal and abnormal reactions
Appropriate actions to take if unwanted reaction occurs
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What are you monitoring for after administering meds?

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Side effects

  • CNS disturbances
  • hypersensitivity

Adverse reactions

  • N/V
  • diaphoresis
  • palpitations

Allergic reactions

  • laryngeal edema
  • high temp
  • tachy
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Documentation of meds?

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Timely manner
Legible 
Easily accessible
No abbreviations
Consistent format
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What is a consistent format for documentation of meds?

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Name of med
Concentration 
Date and time administered 
Time completed 
Team member administering
Pt response 
Admin rate 
Route 
Amount of multiple injections of same med
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Who can give med orders?

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Anesthesiologist
Surgeons
Advance practice RNs

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Safety for procurement of meds?

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Use single dose units
Use prefilled syringes
Limit # of concentrstions available
Purchasing in a size close to anticipated dose

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Scheduling of medications?

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1 - no medical use - heroin
2 - high potential for abuse/dependence - methadone
3 - low/moderate potential for dependence - codeine
4 - low potential for abuse - ativan
5 - lowest potential for abuse

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Storage of medications?

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All meds and rekated supplies must be stored securely in areas with likited access

All class 2, 3, 4 & 5 must he in locked location

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Orgaization of med storage?

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Standardized manner

Seperate by generic name and packaging
Seperate high alert meds
Seoerate bins/dividers for all meds
Labelling with tall man lettering 
Position so label visible
AVOID alphabetical storage
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Writting verbal orders?

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No trailing zeros
Use leading zeros
No abbreviations

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Problem with verbal orders?

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High chance of errors

  • confirm by reading order back to surgeon
  • record in pt chart
  • have surgeon review, validate and sign order
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What is required on preference card?

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Helps streamline process of ibtaining supplies
Allows to focus on pt care

Needs:
Procedure name
Pt position/devices
Instruments
Meds 
Irrigation solution 
Sutures 
Dressings
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17
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Can you retrieve meds for multiple pts at once?

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No
High chance of error

1 pt at a time

Verifying med to original order

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What is compounding meds?

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Combining 2 or more meds together

Never compound more than 3

Preferred to be done in pharmacy
- sterile

When done in OR compound for immediate use

Administer within 1hr of compounding, continually observe for contamination

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Steps to compounding?

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Hand hygiene
Disinfect surfaces
Aseptic technique
Use dispensing equipment or a sterile syringe to remove
Verify correct medication, amount and concentration
Visually inspect
Apply label if not being used immediately

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Labelling compound solution off sterile field?

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Pt identification
Names and amounts of all ingredients 
Name of who prepared
Date of prep
The beyond use date and time
Different colour labels with multiple concentrations 
Full medication name
Tall man lettering
21
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Labelling compound meds on sterile field?

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Med name, strength, dilution and dilutent
Date and time accepted onto sterile field
Full med name
Tall man lettering

22
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Who performs double checks on high alert meds?

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2 licensed individuals

Ex. Heparin, insulin

23
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Common causes of med errors?

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Dose miscalculation 
Name mix ups
Omission errors
Wrong time 
Syringe swap 
Neglecting MIFU
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Rights to med admin?

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Patient
Med
Dose
Route
Time
Strength/concentration 
Rate
Infusion pump settings
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What orders must be documented?
Verbal orders Standing orders Orders on preference cards Order sets Documented, dated, timed wnd authenticated
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Routes of med admin transfered onto sterile field?
Injection Topical Irrigation Flush
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What reverses effects of heparin?
Protamine
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What does papaverine hydrochloride do?
Muscle relaxant | Treat spasms
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Medications common in OR?
``` Local anesthetic Antibiotics Anticoags Cardiac agents Epinephrine ```
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Chemo therapy agents?
Hazardous Follow MIFU when mixing Limit exposure Wear PPE - change gloves q30min
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What does contrast media do?
Enhances the visibility of blood vessels, fluid and other structures
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2 fluid related complications?
Extravasation - absorbed into surrounding space Intravasation - absorbed into bloodstream
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Tools to increase accuracy of fluid measurement?
Drapes designed for fluid collection Closed suction containers Fluid pumps
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Steps of fluid management?
``` Consultation with surgeon Monitor I&O during procedure Report fluid deficits Monitor pt for retention - edema, labs, temp, VS Document ```
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Non electrolyte fluids?
Low viscosity Often used with monipolar instruments Hypotonic fluids Cause cause TUR syndrome Ex mannitol, glycine, sorbitol
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Normal saline?
Often used in bipolar Isotonic Safer is absorbed
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High viscosity fluids?
Do not blend with blood Provides good visibility Ex. Dextran - can draw 6x its own volume into blood stream
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Methylene blue dye?
Common dye/staining agent Main purpose of using is to check for leaks
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Examples of hazardous chemical agents?
``` Anesthetic gases Toxic fumes Cytotoxic agents Cleaning agents Tissue preservatives Methyl methacrylate ```
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Handling hazardous agents?
``` As per MIFU Store as per requirements PPE Dispose PPE in hazardous disposal containers Hand hygiene Leak proof containers Follow safety data sheets Have spill kits available Immediate attention if exposed Never spray cleaners when cleaning Follow MFIU when cleaning ```
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Eye wash station?
Easily accessible - 10sec away from chemical use/storage Deliver warm water between 60-100F at rate of 1.5L/min Flush stations weekly
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What is drug diversion?
When prescription drugs are used/obtained illegally
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What is mannitol used for?
Treat intracranial pressure Diuretic
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Common anaphylactic symptoms?
``` Headache Anxiety Stridor Abd pain Tachy Hypotension Itchiness Swelling ```