Drug Administration Part 1

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5 Rights of Drug Administration

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Right- drug, amount, patient, time, route

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Drug Administration Routes (3)

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enterally, topically, parenterally

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Enteral routes (4)

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oral, sublingual, buccal, rectal

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Oral route

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Liquid, tablet, or capsule; swallowed or chewed & swallowed (buccal, sublingual)

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Rectal route

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Liquid or gel form

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Tube/catheter

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Liquid form (feeding tube, NG tube, ostomy, or Foley catheter)

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Inhalation route

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mist or liquid form

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Parenteral administration

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Not in or through the digestive system

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Types of parenteral administration (4)

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Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous

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Intradermal administration

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usually administered in dermis with less than 0.5 ml of medication

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Reason for intradermal administration

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testing for sensitivity to drug or antigen

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Subcutaneous administration

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medications injected into tissues beneath dermis at 45 degree angle

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Intramuscular administration

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chosen when prompt absorption of drugs is desired

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Intravenous administration

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selected when immediate effect of drug is desired or if drug can’t be injected into body tissues without damage

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Primary purpose of giving IV medications

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initiate rapid response, one of fastest ways to deliver medication

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Characteristic reactions to contrast media (3)

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Feeling of warmth (most common), flushing, few hives (around injection site)

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Adverse reactions to contrast media can occur...

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immediately (5 minutes or less) or even up to an hour later (hives, etc)

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Occasional reactions (3)

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nausea, vomiting, edema of respiratory mucous membranes

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Severe reactions to contrast media (5)

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anaphylactic reaction, laryngeal edema, death, respiratory failure/arrest, cardiac arrest

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Profusely vomiting

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Significant, moderate reaction

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Supports administration of medicine by technologists

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ASRT Standards of Practice for Radiography

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Radiographer knowledgeable of all medications administered in the department including (5)

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Name, dosage, indications, contraindications, adverse reactions

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Important to explain to patient (4)

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Procedural steps, expected duration, limitations & restrictions associated with procedure performance

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Make sure to assess and document (5)

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history of allergies, current medications, surgical procedures, past & present disease processes, lab values for BUN and creatinine

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History of allergies

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Food & medication allergies, determine potential for adverse reactions to contrast

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Current medications

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some medications for diabetes interact adversely with contrast

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Surgical procedures

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used to determine site for venipuncture

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Past & current disease processes

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used to determine appropriate amount of contrast

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Lab values for BUN and creatinine

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indications of normal kidney function

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Topical route

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available in patch or cream form