NURS 250 Exam 2 – Questions With Proper
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What is absorption the passage of medication molecules from the site of
administration into the blood
what are the factors that influence route of administration
absorption ability of a medication to dissolve
blood flor to site of administration
body surface area
lipid solubility
what is distribution how medications move through the body after
absorption
what does absorption depend on physical and chemical properties of the medication
physiology of the patient
What is metabolism how the body chemically changes the drug after the
medication reaches its target site
where does metabolism of a liver
medication primarily occur
what is excretion how the drug leaves the body
what organ plays a primary role in kidneys
excretion
what is a therapeutic effect the effect is the intended use
,what is a side effect an unplanned but predictable effect thats usually
mild
what is an adverse effect an unplanned and unpredictable serious effect
caused by a medication
what is a toxic effect a dangerous effect cause by excessive drug levels
what is an idiosyncratic effect an unpredictable and unusual reaction that does not
relate to the drugs known effects
what is an example of an idiosyncratic benadryl making a child hyperactive instead of
effect drowsy
what is an allergic reaction an immune system response that can range from mild
to anaphylaxis
what is a parenteral route a route that bypasses the GI tract
what are some example of a IV
parenteral route intramuscular
subcutaneous
subdermal
topical
inhalation
what is a enteral route a route that passes through the GI tract
what are some examples of enteral PO
routes gastric
jejunal
nasogastric (NG) tube
, what are the best practices for verify pt can swallow
administering oral meds sit upright
stay until swallowed
dont crush enteric coated or extended release
give with food if GI irritation risk
assess for NPO status
what are the best practices for wear gloves
administering topical meds clean and dry skin prior
apply thin and even layer
rotate sites for patches
remove old patch before putting on new patch
date and time the patch
what are the best practices for blow nose first
administering nasal meds slightly tilt head forward
aim spray away from septum
dont sniff hard
wait between sprays
what are the best practices for clean from inner to outer canthus
administering eye meds pull lower lid down
drop into conjuctival sac not the cornea
dont touch the tip to the eye
wait 5 min between drops
apply pressure to inner cathus after administration
what are the best practices for adults: pull ear up and back
administering ear meds children under 3: pull ear down and back
warm drops in hand
stay side lying for 2-3 minutes
what are the best practices for gloves
administering vaginal meds supine with knees bent
insert along posterior wall
bed given at bed
use chux
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Terms in this set (211)
What is absorption the passage of medication molecules from the site of
administration into the blood
what are the factors that influence route of administration
absorption ability of a medication to dissolve
blood flor to site of administration
body surface area
lipid solubility
what is distribution how medications move through the body after
absorption
what does absorption depend on physical and chemical properties of the medication
physiology of the patient
What is metabolism how the body chemically changes the drug after the
medication reaches its target site
where does metabolism of a liver
medication primarily occur
what is excretion how the drug leaves the body
what organ plays a primary role in kidneys
excretion
what is a therapeutic effect the effect is the intended use
,what is a side effect an unplanned but predictable effect thats usually
mild
what is an adverse effect an unplanned and unpredictable serious effect
caused by a medication
what is a toxic effect a dangerous effect cause by excessive drug levels
what is an idiosyncratic effect an unpredictable and unusual reaction that does not
relate to the drugs known effects
what is an example of an idiosyncratic benadryl making a child hyperactive instead of
effect drowsy
what is an allergic reaction an immune system response that can range from mild
to anaphylaxis
what is a parenteral route a route that bypasses the GI tract
what are some example of a IV
parenteral route intramuscular
subcutaneous
subdermal
topical
inhalation
what is a enteral route a route that passes through the GI tract
what are some examples of enteral PO
routes gastric
jejunal
nasogastric (NG) tube
, what are the best practices for verify pt can swallow
administering oral meds sit upright
stay until swallowed
dont crush enteric coated or extended release
give with food if GI irritation risk
assess for NPO status
what are the best practices for wear gloves
administering topical meds clean and dry skin prior
apply thin and even layer
rotate sites for patches
remove old patch before putting on new patch
date and time the patch
what are the best practices for blow nose first
administering nasal meds slightly tilt head forward
aim spray away from septum
dont sniff hard
wait between sprays
what are the best practices for clean from inner to outer canthus
administering eye meds pull lower lid down
drop into conjuctival sac not the cornea
dont touch the tip to the eye
wait 5 min between drops
apply pressure to inner cathus after administration
what are the best practices for adults: pull ear up and back
administering ear meds children under 3: pull ear down and back
warm drops in hand
stay side lying for 2-3 minutes
what are the best practices for gloves
administering vaginal meds supine with knees bent
insert along posterior wall
bed given at bed
use chux
