Nonparenteral Medication Administration Flashcards

(36 cards)

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Nonparenteral routes

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PO
Enteral/PT (per tube)
SL
Buccal
Topical (skin, installation/mucous membranes)
Inhalation
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2
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Buccal

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Inside lip

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3
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Reassessment after administration

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Systems involved
Effect/side effects
Patient perception

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4
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Advantages of oral administration

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Easiest, most desirable

Slow onset, prolonged effect

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5
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Oral administration effects

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Systemic

Local: GI

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6
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Risk of oral administration

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Aspiration

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7
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Contraindications of oral administration

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Dysphagia
GI alteration
Gastric decompression

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Pre-administration assessment

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GI, CV, liver, GU, system of action
Aspiration risk
Fluid restriction
Admin guidelines

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9
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Aspiration assessments

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Swallow
Cough
Gag reflex
Unilateral weakness

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10
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Aspiration interventions

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Admin when fully alert
Self administration
90º position
Flex neck, tuck chin
One pill at a time
Stronger side of mouth
Thicken liquids, mix with food
Avoid straws
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11
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Types of oral meds

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Tablets (scored vs extended release)
Capsules
Liquid

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12
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Measuring liquids

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Flat surface
Bottom of meniscus
NO parenteral syringes for enteral meds
Exact measuring device

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13
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Liquid meds aseptic technique

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Place cap upside down
Mouth of bottle touches nothing
Do not pour back into bottle

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14
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Enteral administration

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Esophagus, stomach, and small/large intestines

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15
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Enteral assessment

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Systems
Aspiration risk
Tube patency, placement

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16
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Enteral administration

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Use liquid meds

Flush with 15-30 mL before and after

17
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3 risks of enteral administration

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Aspiration
Clogged tube
Fluid overload

18
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Enteral aspiration prevention

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Monitor residual

HOB > 30º at all times

19
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Clogged tube prevention

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Liquid meds

Flush before and after

20
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Enteral fluid overload prevention

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Know fluid status restrictions

Minimum volume needed

21
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Risks of topical administration

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Irritation
Rebound effect
Absorption into nurse’s skin

22
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Transdermal patch administration

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Dosed per patch
Wear gloves
Document removal, location
Alternate sites
Label patch with date/time/initial
23
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Ophthalmic drops administration

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Install into conjunctiva, holding 1-2 cm above
Close eyes after administration
Press lightly on lacrimal duct after admin

24
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Ophthalmic ointment administration

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Apply thin layer from inner to outer cants of lower lid margin

25
Otic administration
Side lying position Room temp medication Pull up/out for adults Pull down/back for <3 yrs
26
Otic assessment
Canal patency Integrity of tympanic membrane Drainage
27
Nasal assessment
Patency of nares | Mucous membranes of specific cavity
28
Nasal administration risk
Rebound effect (decongestants)
29
Inhalation administration assessment
Respiratory system Ability to learn Hand strength/coordination
30
Inhalation administration risks
Incomplete absorption due to incorrect administration
31
MDI
Metered dose inhaler
32
MDI inhalation technique
``` Shake inhaler 5-6 times Take deep breaths Hold inhaler in or 2-4 cm from mouth Inhale slowly while depressing canister Don't exhale for 10 seconds ```
33
Use spacer in order to
Increase amount that reaches lungs
34
Vaginal and rectal administration risks
Mucosal perforation
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Types of vaginal topicals
Suppository Foams Creams
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How far to administer rectal medications
Adults: 10 cm/4 inches Children: 5 cm/2 inches