Medications

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Agonist

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A drug that produces the same type of response as the physiologic or endogenous substance. (ie: epinephrine)

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Antagonist

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A drug that prevents natural body substances or other drugs from activating the functions of the cell by occupying the receptor sites

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Ethnopharmacology

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The study of ethnicity on responses to prescribed medications

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iatrogenic disease

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disease caused unintentionally by medical therapy. (ie: renal damage due of fetus caused by drugs taken during pregnancy)

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Idiosyncratic effect

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an unexpected effect of a drug to an individual.

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Intrathecal

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intraspinal (into the spinal canal)

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Lavage

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(irrigation) is the washing out of a body cavity by a stream of water or other fluid that may or may not be medicated.

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percutaneous

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Drug absorbtion through the skin

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additive

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When two of the same types of drug increase the action of each other.

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tomar

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eat
drink
take

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IV Tandem

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A second container is attached to the line of the first container at the lower, secondary port of the IV setup

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IV Piggyback

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A second set connects the second container to the tubing of the primary container at the upper port of the IV

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Surgical asepsis and irrigation

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Surgical asepsis for an irrigation is required when there is a break in the skin, or whenever a sterile body cavity is entered.

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Tuberculin syringe

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useful in administering small or precise measurements
up to 1 ML

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Sub Q Injections on adults

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Use a needle #24 to #26 gauge
3/8 to 5/8 inch long
(Obese patients may require 1in needle)

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IM injections on adults

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Use a needle #20 to #22 gauge
1 to 1 1/2 inches (slender adults may require shorter needle)

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Medication reconciliation

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the process of creating the most accurate list possible of all medications a patient is taking and comparing that list against the docs admission, transfer, and/or discharge orders.

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Process of Administering drugs

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Identify the Client( name, ID #, tele #, Photo)
Inform the client (about meds)
Administer the drug (w/3 cks)
Provide adjunctive interventions as indicated:
Record
Evaluate client response

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First check for Medication Administration

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1) Read MAR and compare with meds in clients drawer:verify client room # and and name.
Compare label of meds agst MAR
Determine if you need to do a math calculation
Check expiration date

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Second check for Medication Administration

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2) While preparing the Meds, look at the medication label and check agst the MAR.

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Third check for Medication Administration

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Recheck the label on the medication against the MAR before opening the package at the bedside.

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Ten "Rights" of Medication Administration

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Right Med
Right Dose
Right Time
Right Route
Right Client
Right Client Education
Right Documentation
Right to Refuse
Right Assessment (ie: labs, vitals before admin. meds)
Right Evaluation

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Assessment before administering medications

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Verify patient
Verify meds, vital signs,
Check labs; ie: npo b4 surgery
Look at MAR to see if any new meds.

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Assessment During administering medications

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How client wants to take meds
Sit client up
Any problems taking meds?
Do they want to take themselves

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Assessment After administering medications

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Watch effectiveness, oral meds 30 min., IV meds 10 - 15 min.
Document

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Controlled Substances

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High risk for abuse or addiction
Locked drawer or cabinet
special log
If wasting part of drug, 2 RN's sign
Narcotic count b4 removing drug & at end of shift: report
Comp. disp. system: manual count not necessary

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Stock Supply of Meds

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Bulk quantity
Central Location
Not Patient-specific
Cost-effective
Measure dose

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Unit Dose Meds

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Individually packaged
Patient-specific drawers
24 hour supply
some stock meds
Ordered amount of drug

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Automated Dispenser Meds

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PW accessible locked cart
Computerized tracking
stock & unit doses
PW required

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Self-Administration Meds

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Individual containers
At patient bedside
Check with patient for time drug taken

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Documenting Medications

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Record Meds given
Dosage
Time
Any complaints or assessment of the client
Your signature

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Documenting Medications if refused or omitted

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Document the reason
and the nurse's actions according to agency policy.