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1. drug any substance that positively or negatively alters physiologic function
2. medication drug specifically administered for its therapeutic effect on psychological func-
tion
3. 6 rights of med- patient, time, dose, route, medication, documentation
ication administra-
tion
4. Routes of med- -Oral administration
ication administra- -Swallowed
tion -Sublingual
-Buccal
-Nasogastric
-gastric
-intestinal
-jejunal tubes
5. oral medications always test the patients ability to swallow, level of consciousness, and if they are
(PO) precautions experiencing nausea and vomiting
6. medication route: safest, most convenient, and least expensive (liquid or pill)
swallowing
7. medication route: allows rapid absorption, placed under the tongue to dissolve
sublingual
8. medication route: allows rapid absorption, placed against the mucous membrane of the inner
buccal cheek until dissolved completely
9. medication route: check tube placement before med administration, crush med and mix with
NG Tube water, flush before and after, if NG tube is hooked to suction, stop suction, give
med, don't start for 30 mins
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10. topical medica- lotions, creams, powders, and aerosol sprays
tions
11. topical medication cleanse the skin before applying med, use gloves when applying to avoid
administration absorption through your skin
12. transdermal med- designed to be absorbed through the skin (usually a patch)
ications
13. transdermal med- cleanse before placing, remove old patch, place in new spot from before
ications adminis-
tration
14. inhaled medica- inhaler and nebulizer
tion
15. Inhaled medica- very rapid, administered through the respiratory tract
tion administra-
tion
16. nasal medications nose drops, spray
17. Nose drop admin- have pt blow nose and tilt head back (or to affected side), don't touch tip of
istration applicator, have pt leave head back for 5 mins
18. nose spray admin- have patient tilt head down, looking at their feet with spray tip aimed in the
istration direction of the eye
19. otic medications should be room temp, if taking out the fridge, gently roll in hands
(ear)
20. Otic medication pull ear up and outward for adults, down and back for children
administration if pt has a tympanic membrane that has been damaged, you want to be very
careful, ensure ear drops are room temp, use sterile technique -have the pt
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lie with the ear to be treated in the uppermost position, wait 5 mins before
administering in another ear (if needed)
21. ophthalmic med- drops, oitments
ications (eye)
22. Eyedrop Adminis- gently pull down skin below the eye to expose the conjunctival sac, administer
tration drops in center of sac, have pt blink several times, instruct patient to keep eyes
closed for 1-2 mins
23. Eye ointment ad- squeeze a 1⁄2-inch-wide strip of ointment onto the conjunctival sac, instruct pt to
ministration close eyes for 2-3 mins, and inform them the med may temporarily blur vision
24. suppositories Rectal and vaginal
25. Rectal Supposito- can be local or systemic, often store in fridge, HAVE TO GO FROM FRIDGE TO
ries administration RECTUM, DONT PUT IN POCKET, position the pt on the left side with upper knee
flexed (left lateral position), to insert push pass the internal sphincter (3-4 in)
instruct pt to lay in same position with buttocks together for 5-10 mins, if its a
laxative pt should remain supine for 35-45 mins
26. vaginal supposito- have pt lie on back with knees flexed (dorsal recumbent position), fully insert
ries administration using a rolling motion, going downward and backward, instruct pt to lie on back
for 5-10 mins
27. parenteral med- -administer by injection into tissue, muscle, or vein
ications -can be ampules, vials, powered, prefilled, or mixed
-includes intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications
28. intradermal injec- in the dermis
tion is located
where
29. inner forearm, upper arm, and scapular area,
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1. drug any substance that positively or negatively alters physiologic function
2. medication drug specifically administered for its therapeutic effect on psychological func-
tion
3. 6 rights of med- patient, time, dose, route, medication, documentation
ication administra-
tion
4. Routes of med- -Oral administration
ication administra- -Swallowed
tion -Sublingual
-Buccal
-Nasogastric
-gastric
-intestinal
-jejunal tubes
5. oral medications always test the patients ability to swallow, level of consciousness, and if they are
(PO) precautions experiencing nausea and vomiting
6. medication route: safest, most convenient, and least expensive (liquid or pill)
swallowing
7. medication route: allows rapid absorption, placed under the tongue to dissolve
sublingual
8. medication route: allows rapid absorption, placed against the mucous membrane of the inner
buccal cheek until dissolved completely
9. medication route: check tube placement before med administration, crush med and mix with
NG Tube water, flush before and after, if NG tube is hooked to suction, stop suction, give
med, don't start for 30 mins
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10. topical medica- lotions, creams, powders, and aerosol sprays
tions
11. topical medication cleanse the skin before applying med, use gloves when applying to avoid
administration absorption through your skin
12. transdermal med- designed to be absorbed through the skin (usually a patch)
ications
13. transdermal med- cleanse before placing, remove old patch, place in new spot from before
ications adminis-
tration
14. inhaled medica- inhaler and nebulizer
tion
15. Inhaled medica- very rapid, administered through the respiratory tract
tion administra-
tion
16. nasal medications nose drops, spray
17. Nose drop admin- have pt blow nose and tilt head back (or to affected side), don't touch tip of
istration applicator, have pt leave head back for 5 mins
18. nose spray admin- have patient tilt head down, looking at their feet with spray tip aimed in the
istration direction of the eye
19. otic medications should be room temp, if taking out the fridge, gently roll in hands
(ear)
20. Otic medication pull ear up and outward for adults, down and back for children
administration if pt has a tympanic membrane that has been damaged, you want to be very
careful, ensure ear drops are room temp, use sterile technique -have the pt
, Nur 155 Exam 4 (Galen)
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lie with the ear to be treated in the uppermost position, wait 5 mins before
administering in another ear (if needed)
21. ophthalmic med- drops, oitments
ications (eye)
22. Eyedrop Adminis- gently pull down skin below the eye to expose the conjunctival sac, administer
tration drops in center of sac, have pt blink several times, instruct patient to keep eyes
closed for 1-2 mins
23. Eye ointment ad- squeeze a 1⁄2-inch-wide strip of ointment onto the conjunctival sac, instruct pt to
ministration close eyes for 2-3 mins, and inform them the med may temporarily blur vision
24. suppositories Rectal and vaginal
25. Rectal Supposito- can be local or systemic, often store in fridge, HAVE TO GO FROM FRIDGE TO
ries administration RECTUM, DONT PUT IN POCKET, position the pt on the left side with upper knee
flexed (left lateral position), to insert push pass the internal sphincter (3-4 in)
instruct pt to lay in same position with buttocks together for 5-10 mins, if its a
laxative pt should remain supine for 35-45 mins
26. vaginal supposito- have pt lie on back with knees flexed (dorsal recumbent position), fully insert
ries administration using a rolling motion, going downward and backward, instruct pt to lie on back
for 5-10 mins
27. parenteral med- -administer by injection into tissue, muscle, or vein
ications -can be ampules, vials, powered, prefilled, or mixed
-includes intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications
28. intradermal injec- in the dermis
tion is located
where
29. inner forearm, upper arm, and scapular area,
