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1227 Final BP

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Six Rights of Drug Administration   Right Drug, Right dose, Right drug by right route, right drug at the right time, right drug to the right patient. & Three Checks.  
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Synergism   one drug increases the action of another  
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Medication Interaction   the effect of two meds combined is greater than the effects of the meds when given seperately.  
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Peak action   occurs when the highest blood or plasma concentration of drug is achieved  
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The length of time the drug exerts pharmacologic effect is the   duration  
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Adverse effect   very undesirable effects with more serious consequences  
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Absorption   refers to the passage of medication molecules into the blood from the side of admin  
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absorption is affected by   route of admi, ability of med to dissolve, blood flow to area of absorption, body surface area, lipid solubility of the med, presence of food in tummy  
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Unit dose system is considered   the safest.  
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Not taking medications as prescribed is common and is called   noncompliance. Often pts may not understand why they need the meds.  
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Reasons for Noncompliance   side effects, cost, just plain don't like taking it!  
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Using the nursing process to help the noncompliant people: ASSESS   medication reconciliation, look for allergies or other contraindications, look at the MAR, physical impairments..  
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Using the nursing process to help the noncompliant people: DIAGNOSE   deficient knowledge or noncompliance  
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Using the nursing process to help the noncompliant people: PLAN   verbalize understanding of why they are taking meds, list adverse effects, take all meds.  
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STAT   immediately and only once  
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NOW   after the STATs givfe the "NOW"s  
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PRN   Give as needed  
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Routine   usually scheduled per the policy of the institution. Nurses have a 30 minute window to give the routine meds. Sometimes referred to as standing orders.  
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Medication Orders   medication order lists the drug name and directions for its administration.  
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Who writes medication orders?   Physicians and dentists write med orders.  
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Advanced practice nurses and nurse practitioners can   write medication orders if legally designated by state statutes.  
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Prescribers role:   writes an order on a form in the pts medical record, in an order book, on a legal prescription pad, or though a computer terminal.  
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TO or VO are given when written or electronic communications between the prescriber and the   nurse is not possible. The prescriber will countersign the order at a later time, usually within 24h.  
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Clients name, Date and time order is written, Drug name, Dose, Route, Frequency, and Signature are all part of   a medication order.  
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Nurses never implement a questionable med order until after consulting with the   person who as written the order.  
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Timely documentation prevents   medication erros  
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Documentation demonstrates implementation of the   medication order.  
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if a nurse withholds a medication, he or she   documents its omission according to agency policy.  
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Circle the time of administration the   medication is withheld.  
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The reason for the omission is documented in the   comment section or in the client's record.  
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As soon as the medication error is recognized the nurse check's the   clients condition and reports the mistake to the prescriber and the nursing super.  
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An incident report is filled out and is not a   permanent part of the client record.  
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Topically applied drugs have what kind of effect?   local or systemic. Administered to achieve a direct effect on the tissue to which they are applied.  
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Cutaneous applications are drugs   rubbed or placed in contact with the skin. (injunctions and transdermal patches or pastes)  
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Different types of topical route medications   cutaneous, opthalmic, otic, nasal, sublingual, buccal, vaginal rectal.  
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Administration of medications to the skin or mucous membranes can be applied externally or internally.   Topical applied drugs  
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Injuction   Medication incorporated into an agent that is administered by rubbing it into the skin.  
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Applying an injunction:   wash hands. ID pt. Don Gloves. Cleanse area w/soap & water. Warm or shake injunction. Apply with fingers, cotton ball, or gauze. Rub. Apply heat if indicated.  
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Transdermal Applications   drug incorporated into patches or paste (method of applying a drug on the skin allowing it to become passively absorbed).  
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Skin patches   drugs bond to an adhesive bandage and applied to the skin  
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drug paste   paste that contains a drug within a thick base and is applied but not rubbed into the skin.  
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Applying Nitroglycerine Paste   wash hands. ID pt. Squeeze paste from tube onto application paper. Fold the paper to spread the paste. DO NOT touch w/bare fingers. Place on nonhairy part of bod. Cover with square of plastic. Remove other applicators before applying. Rotate sites.  
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Opthalmic Application   Method of applying drugs onto the mucous membrane of one or both eyes. liquid, drops, ointments, applied to lower lid, blinking distributes meds over surface of eye.  
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Otic applications   drug instilled into the outer portion of the ear. Manipulate the ear to straighten the auditory canal.  
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Child Otic Application   Pull ear down and back. Tilt head away. Instill meds. Have client remain in position briefly. Cotton ball may be placed.  
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When applying Otic applications you should wait at least   15 minutes before treating other ear.  
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Nasal applications   topical applications are dropped or sprayed within the nose. Proper instillation is important to avoid displacing med into nearby structures such as the back of the throat. Warn pt of rebound effect.  
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Sublingual Application   drug placed under the tongue and is left to dissolve slowly and become absorbed by the rich blood supply in the area.  
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Buccal application   drug placed against the mucous membranes of the inner cheek.  
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Vaginal application   topical vaginal applications are used to treat local infections. Early and appropo self treatment restores normal tissue integrity.  
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Vaginal application pt teaching   use before bedtime, empty bladder, put drug in applicator, lube tip with water-soluble lube, lie down, bend knees, spread legs. Seperate labia, insert 2-4 cm. depress plunger. remove applicator. sanitary pad if preferred. remain recumbent for 10-30min.  
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THROW AWAY THE APPLICATOR   vaginal application pt teaching  
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Rectal applications   drugs administered rectally usually in the form of suppositories, creams or ointments.  
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Rectal application application   wash hands. id pt. sims position. drape. don gloves. INSTRUCT TO TAKE SEVERAL SLOW DEEP BREATHS. insert TAPERED END FIRST beyond internal sphincter (finger distance. Do not put in stool. Wipe excess. stay in position for at least 15min. remove gloves.  
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Inhalant route   admin of drugs in lower airways. Distribution of medication to the distal areas of the airways, liquid meds are converted to an aerosol.  
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Provide devices for these people to instill eye meds independently   older adults  
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Be sure when instilling more than one eye meds that the client knows to wait   5 minutes between administration  
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lack of subQ tissue causes more rapid absorption of   topical meds than in younger adults.  
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Arthritis may interfere with applyin gmeds within the   vagina or rectum or to skin of lower extremities.  
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Provide space devices to assist in administration of   inhalers  
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Monitor heart rate and blood pressure with   bronchodilators  
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Enteric coated tablet   solid drug covered by a substance that dissolves beyond the stomach to protect from irritation  
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scored tablet   solid drug manufactured with a groovein the center and is convenient when only part of a tablet is needed.  
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sustained release   drug that dissolves at timed intervals and should never be opened or crushed.  
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Spansule   time-released pellets put into a capsule.  
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Oral route of administration   swallowing or instillation through an enteral tube.  
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Insulin is a hormone required for clients with   diabetes  
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Insulin is administered with an   insulin syringe (calibrated in units)  
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Various insulin syringes hold volumes of   0.3,0.5, and 1mL  
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The standard dosage strength of insulin is   100U/mL  
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Low dose insulin syringes are used to deliver insulin in   30-50 U or less  
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A standard insulin syringe can administer up to   100 U of insulin  
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Regular insulin which is additive free is combined with   intermediate-acting insulins such as Humulin  
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Order of insulin into syringe   clear to cloudy  
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When combined insulin is injected within   15 minutes of being combined their unique characteristics are offset by each other.  
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Parenteral route   route of drug administration other than oral or though the gastrointestinal tract. Also, Meds given by injection.  
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Preparation and administration of injections follow the principles of   asepsis and infection control.  
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Intradermal syringe mL   1mL  
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Intradermal syringe calibration   0.01ml or minums  
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Intradermal needle gauge size   25, 26, or 27 gauge  
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Intradermal needle size   1/2 or 5/8 inch  
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SubQ syringe mL   1, 2, 2.5, or 3mL  
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SubQ syringe Calibration   0.1mL  
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SubQ needle gauge   23, 25, or 26 gauge  
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SubQ needle length   1/2 or 5/8 inch  
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SubQ Insulin syringe mL   1mL  
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SubQ Insulin syringe calibration   Units  
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SubQ Insulin needle gauge   25, 26, or 27 gauge  
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SubQ Insulin needle length   1/2 or 5/8 inch  
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Intramuscular syringe mL   3 mL  
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Intramuscular syringe calibration   .2mL  
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Intramuscular needle gauge   20, 21, 22, or 23 gauge  
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Intramuscular needle length   1 1/2 or 2 inch  
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Intradermal injections are commonly used for   diagnostic purposes. Small Volumes of .01-.05  
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Intradermal injection sites   inner aspect of the forearm, back and upper chest can be used (usually with allergy testing)  
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SubQ injections are administered between   skin and muscle  
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SubQ injected medications usually act within   30 minutes of administration  
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Common IM site   dorsogluteal: UOQ of buttocks  
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IM injections are given at what angle?   90 degrees  
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Syringe parts   barrel - holds meds / plunger - in the barrel moves back and forth / tip - needle is attached  
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Give only the meds that you   prepare  
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Do not leave the medications   at the bedside  
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keep narcotics   locked  
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When administering heparin do you aspirate?   NO.  
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Heparin is administered in which ways?   subQ or IV  
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Important teaching for Heparin admin   change needle before injecting client. rotate sites. DO NOT MASSAGE.  
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Vastus Lateralis   outer thigh. No Large nerves and blood vessels. Desirable site for: infants and small children, thin or debilitated pts.  
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Ventrogluteal   uses gluteus medius and gluteous maximus in hip. Has no large nerves or blood vessels. Safe site for children. Identify correctly.  
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Dorsogluteal site   UOQ of buttocks, common IM site  
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Reconstitution   process of adding liquid, known as diluents, to a powdered substance.  
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Common diluents for injectibel drugs are   sterile water or sterile normal saline  
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When reconstitution is necessary, the drug label lists the following:   type of diluents to add, amount of diluents to use, dosage per volume after reconstitution, Directions for storing the drug.  
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Continuous IV   instillation of a parenteral drug over several hours also called a continuous drip.  
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Saline Lock: Prepare flush solutions according to hospital policy. Clean injection port with antiseptic swab. Connect to the IV lock or injection port.   Aspirate for blood return. Flush IV site with NS by pushing slowly on the plunger. Observe the skin above the IV cath. Note any puffiness or swelling. Remove Saline syringe. Insert med syringe. Inject. Remove. Flush with NS.  
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Infiltration (IV Complications)   escape of fluid into the tissue  
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phleibitis(IV complication)   inflammation of a vein  
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Secondary infusion also know as piggyback   the administration of a parenteral drug that has been diluted in a small volume of IV solution, usually 50-100mL over 30-60mL  
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Hypertonic solutions   10% dextrose in water  
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Hypotonic solutions   0.45% Normal saline  
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Colloid solution   blood and blood products  
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Whats the first step to a blood transfusion?   obtain and doc the clients VS to provide a baseline for comparison should the client have a transfusion reaction.  
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Administer blood transfusion through a   16-20 gauge, preferred 18 gauge blood tranfusion tubing Y set. Administer with normal saline.  
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Attach IV tubing, if fluid flows secure with transparent dressing, loop tubing and tape which way?   down.  
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1mg = mcg   1000 mcg  
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1L = mL   1000mL  
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2.2lbs = kg   1kg  
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1 hour = minutes   60minutes  
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1g = mg   1000mg  
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At least two pt identifiers must be used to ensure that the med is administerd to the correct pt. Say to the pt:   "state your name for me, please." do not call the pt by name, some do not hear well will say yes. Look at the pt's identification armband or number. Some facilities may also require birthdate.  
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For safety check the five rights how many times?   3  
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When medication is given what information do you record on the MAR?   drug, dose, time, route and your intials. Eventually the reaction should also be noted.  
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If the medication is PRN what would you record on the MAR?   date, reason, dose and route, and location if by injection, signature. The reaction should also be noted.  
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Skin (transdermal) absorption   slow  
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mucous membranes absorption   quick  
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respiratory tract absorption   quick  
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oral absorption   slow (liquids are faster than pills, tabs, or capsules)  
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intramuscular absorption   depends on form of the drug: aqueous is quicker than oil, which slows absorption.  
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SubQ absorption   slow  
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intravenous absorption   Most rapid absorption  
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ACE Inhibitors "prils"   Antihypertensive that relaxes areterial vessels  
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Angiotensin receptor blockers "sartans"   antihypertensive that blocks action of vasoconstriction effects of angiotensin 2  
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Beta blockers "olols, alols, and ilols"   antihypertensives/antianginals that block beta adrenergic receptors in vascular smooth muscle.  
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Antilipemics "statins"   inhibit HMG-COA reductase enzyme reducing cholesterol syntheseis  
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Peripheral vessel calcium channel blockers "dipines"   antihypertensives/antianginals that produce relaxation of coronary smooth muscle and vascular muscle; dilate coronary arteries.  
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erectile agents "afils"   peripheral vasodilator that promotes a penile erection.  
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broad-spectrum antiinfectives "floxacins"   inhibits bacteria by interfering with DNA  
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proton pump inhibitors "prazoles"   suppress gastric secretions preventing gastric reflux and gastric and duodenal ulcers.  
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block histamine-2 receptors "tidines"   inhibits histamine at H2 receptor sites decreasing gastric secretions.  
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Antifungals "Azoles"   Cause direct damage to fungal membrane  
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Antiherpetic "Cyclovirs"   interferes with DNA synthesis causing decreased viral replication.  
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Schedule 1 drugs are drugs with   no acceptable medical use, a high potential for abuse, and lacking accepted safety measures. Group includes some opioids , psychedelics, cannabis derivatives, methaqualone, and phencyclidine.  
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Schedule 2 drugs are drugs with a   medical use, a high potential abuse, with severe psychological or physical dependance. Group includes many opioids, psychostims, barbits, and cannabinoids.  
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Schedule 3 drugs are drugs that are   mediccally useful but with less potential for abuse that lead to mod or low physical and high psychological dependence. Group includes lesser opioids, stimulants, some barbits, miscellaneous depressants, and anabolic steroids.  
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Schedule 4 drugs that are   medically useful, but with less potential for abuse than the schedule 3 drugs, their abuse causing limited physical orpsycho dependence. Group includes some lesser opioids, stimulants that suppress appetite, some barbits, benzos, and depressants.  
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Schedule 5 drugs with   medical use, low potential for abuse, and producing less physical dependence than the schedule 4 drugs. Group includes few opioids.  
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tolerance   decrease in susceptibility to the effects of a drug due to its continued administration.  
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idiosyncratic reaction   are unpredictable adverse drug reactions that do not occur in most patients but when they do occur they can be life-threatening.  
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Drug metabolism   Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances.  
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anaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction in which the   immune system responds to otherwise harmless substances from the environment. may begin within minutes or even seconds of exposure. rapidly progress to cause airway constriction, skin and intestinal irritation, and altered heart rhythms.  
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Considered the safest IM injection site to avoid damage to nerves or blood vessels in adults   ventrogluteal  
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The IM site of choice for infants younger than 12 months   vastus lateralis  
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For children older than 13 months of age there are two different IM sites to choose from...   vastus lateralis or ventrogluteal can be used  
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When you open a multidose vial of med what should you do?   date it! if you find one not dated, discard it.  
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Intramuscular injection route   90 degrees  
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Up to 3 mL can be safely injected in the   ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis, and rectus femoris sites in any pt. larger amounts may be given in one injection in a large adult muscle in some instances (see agency policy)  
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For most intramuscular injections the nurse would aspirate for   blood before injecting the mdication, to avoid injecting directly into a blood vessel.  
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Ways to decrease injection discomfort   apply ice pack before, use smallest needle, select site free of inflammation, lesions, or bony prominces and without large vessels or nerves. assume prone position with the feet turned inward or sims to relax muscles. allow alcohol time to dry.  
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Critical nursing responsibilites when administering a parenteral drug are to check for   allergy to the drug prior to administration and to observe the pt for 30 mins after the drug has been given for the first time.  
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