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POVN - Meds
Administration of Medication + Pain Assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What Factors Should Be Considered Before Administering Any Medication? | -Pharmacological properties of the medicine. -Rate of absorption. -The individual patient as a species and their size. -Convenience for the administrator - temperament of the patient. -Licensing. |
| What Are The Six Rights A Nurse Must Adhere To To Ensure They Efficiently and Safety Medicate A Patient? | -Right patient? -Right medicine? -Right dose? -Right route? -Right time and frequency? -Right documentation? |
| What Are Some Things That You Should Do Before Handling Medication? | -Wash hands! -Wear PPE! |
| What Are The Five Routes Of Medicine Administration? | -Parenteral Administration. -Enteral Administration. -Topical Administration. -Inhalational Administration. -Rectal Administration. |
| What Are Some General Injectable Routes (Parenteral Administration)? | -Intramuscular. -Subcutaneous. -Intravenous. -Intradermal. -Epidural. -Intraperitoneal. |
| What Angle Must Be Used For Intramuscular Injections? | 90 degrees. |
| What Angle Must Be Used For Subcutaneous Injections? | 45 degrees. |
| What Angle Must Be Used For Intravenous Injections? | 25 degrees. |
| What Angle Must Be Used For Intradermal Injections? | 10 - 15 degrees. |
| What Are The Advantages/Disadvantages To Subcutaneous Injections? | -Can be administered in areas of loose skin. -Larger volumes can be administered. -Generally pain free (medicine dependant). -Absorption is generally slow. -Possible damage to small blood vessels and local reactions -Owner will need training to give. |
| What Are The Advantages/Disadvantages To Intramuscular Injections? | -Absorption quite quick - 20 to 30 minutes. -Convenient in less cooperative patients. -Medicines in a suspension can be administered. -Often painful. -Small volumes only. -Local reactions may occur. -Accidental intravenous administration may occur. |
| What Are The Advantages/Disadvantages To Intravenous Injections? | -100% bioavailability, rapid onset of action. -Irritant medicines can be administered. -Less painful than IM. -Strict aseptic technique. -Slow administration required and must be in a solution. -Potential complications if accidently not given IV. |
| What Muscles Can IM Injections Be Administered Into? | -Quadriceps. -Epaxial muscles. |
| What Veins Can IV Injections Be Administered Into? | -Jugular. -Cephalic. -Lateral saphenous. -Medial saphenous. -Marginal ear vein. |
| What Are Some Examples Of Forms Of Enteral Medications? | -Tablets. -Capsules. -Liquids. -Granules. -Powders. -Pastes. |
| What Are The Advantages/Disadvantages To Enteral Medications? | -Convenient especially for owners (can hide in food). -Often cheap. -Some medicines are absorbed in the gut only without systemic effects. Some can be destroyed by gut before take effect. -Safe administration route. -Slower absorption rate. |
| What Are Some Examples Of Routes Of Topical Medications? | -Sublingual. -Aural. -Intraocular. -Intranasal. -Transdermal. |
| How Do Inhalational Medications Get To Their Target Tissues? | -Medication is mixed with gas or air. -Passes through the mouth or nose to the lungs. -Then absorbs through the mucous membranes. |
| What Are Some Considerations For Rectal Medication Administration and What Are Some Medication Examples? | -Lubrication. -Enema, diazepam. |
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