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ASRT scope of practice states-

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radiologic technologists are permitted to perform venipuncture to administer contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals and or medication; state, local and institutional policies may vary.
- Tx does not allow administration of medications

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drug-

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any chemical substance that produces a biologic response on a living system

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Pharmacology

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science concerned with origin, nature, effects, and uses of drugs

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Nomenclature:

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classification system of drugs

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Pharmacokinetics-

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the study of how a drug is absorbed into the body, circulates within the body, is charged by the body, and leaves the body

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Parmacodynamics-

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The study of how the effects of a drug are manifested
-on set of action
-side effect
-adverse effect

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Dosage forms-(5)

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-tablet,
-capsule,
-solution(completely dissolved)
-suspension( have to shake)
-transdermal( patches put on skin)

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The most common form of dosage form used for contrast media is-

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Solution

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efficacy-

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the ability to provide a desired or intended result

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Concentration/potency-

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affects how much is required of the drug

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Allergic reaction-

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when body has adverse reactions
- it can be immediate or delayed

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The 6 rights of drug administration-

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  1. right medication
  2. right dose
  3. right patient
  4. right time
  5. right route or location
  6. right documentation
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Routes of drug administration-

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-Enternal
-Parenteral
-Topical

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Enternal route of drug administration(4)-

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-oral
-sublingual
-buccal
-rectal

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Parenteral route of drug administration (6)-

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-intravenous (15-30 degree)
-intra-arterial- through artery
-intra-thecal-cerebrospinal fluid
-intradermal (under your skin)
-subcutaneous (45 degree)
intramuscular (90 degree)

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Drug excretion (6)-

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-urine/kidney
-bile/liver
-saliva
-sweat
-breast milk
-bowel movements

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Routes of contrast media (6)-

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-oral
-swallow
-NG tube
-rectal/enema
-urinary/cather and IV
-respiratory/inhale

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parts of a syringe-

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tip, barrel, plunger

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Lure lock-

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connect to needle

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catheter tip-

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connect to catheter

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parts of a needle-

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hub, cannula/shaft, bevel

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gauge-

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diameter of the needle

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lumen-

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the opening of the needle/bevel

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The larger the number of gauge-

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the smaller the size diameter

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Vial-
the glass bottles that contain medication
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venipuncture-
the piercing of a vein with a needle for any purpose
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We inject into-
veins
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Arteries-
-carry oxygenated blood to the body and pulsate
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Veins-
-are elastic, give under pressure, and dilate or enlarge easily
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The bevel side of needle should be-
up
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What 2 thing should you watch for when injecting contrast media?
1. infiltration/extravasation 2. reaction
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Do not remove needle for at least __ after injecting contrast media
10 minutes
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Ampule-
small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of sterile solution
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anesthetic
reversibly depress neurons function producing loss of ability to perceive pain
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Analgesics-
drugs that relieve pain
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Anaphylaxis-
shock that occurs bc of a sensitivy to drug or other agent
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Angiocath-
catheter inserted directly into vein for drug administration
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Antagonist-
counteract and reverse drug affect
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Antihistamine-
used to treat allergic reactions
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Antiseptic and disinfectant agents-
chemicals that alter the environment available to the microbe; applied topically
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Atropine-
relax smooth muscle and increases heart rate
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Bolus-
all injections at one time
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Brand name/trade name-
given by manufacture for advertisement
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Chemical name-
complex scientific name
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generic name-
commercially available
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bronchodilators-
treat asthma and COPD;dilates bronchial tubes
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coagulant drugs-
speeds up clotting of blood
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contraindictation-
reason to not do something; administer a drug or contrast media
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diphenhydramine-
an antihistamine ;benadryl
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diuretics-
increase urine/drug output
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dopamine-
cardiac stimulant
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drip infusion-
infusion of liquid into vein through tubing
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enteral-
through GI tract
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epinephrine-
increases BP and cardiac output(treats low blood pressure)
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extravasation-
discharge or escape of a fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue- can cause vasoconstruction
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inhalant-
breathable chemical
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infiltration-
non-irritating fluid leaks into tissue surrounding vein
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laxative/catharic-
helps with bowel movement
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parenteral-
administered elsewhere in the body other than mouth and rectal
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sedative/hypotonic-
helps with sleep
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vasodilators-
dilate vessels
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vasoconstrictors-
cause vessels to constrict and increase BPa
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Positions/projections for Abdomen exam-
KUB(AP supine), UPRIGHT
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positions/projections for Foot exam-
OBL, LAT, AP
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positions/projections for calcaneus exam-
LAT, PA AXIAL
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position/projections for ankle exam-
OBL, LAT, AP
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position/projections for lower leg exam-
LAT, AP
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position/projections for knee exam-
AP, OBL, LAT
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Position/projections for patella exam-
Tangential/sunrise
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position/projections for femur exam-
AP, LAT
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position/projections for pelvis exam-
AP
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position/projections for hip exam-
AP, FROG-LEG LAT
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Chain of infection-
-causative agent -reservoir -portal of exit -mode of transmission -portal of entry -susceptible host
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direct contact
contact-person to person
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fomites-
indirect-touch an object
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vectors-
bite from insect
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vehicle-
contaminated carrier like food or water
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Airborne- droplet- contact-
-suspend in air -droplets rom coughing, sneezing, or talking -touching actual patient (direct or indirect)
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Parenteral- Advantages-(2) Disadvantages-(3)
Administered elsewhere in body besides mouth or rectal -fast absorption, avoid stomach acid and 1st pass effect -expensive, painful, difficult to reverse
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Enternal-
through GI track
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Bioequivalent-
the extent of drug absorption
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Topical- Advantages- Disadvantages-
application of drug through body surfaces -direct delivery, consistent amount delivered -difficult to manage, effects have slow onset

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