Module 3 Part 1 (Pharm)

Pharmaceuticals

What are the steps of pharm administration

1. verify PT identification

2. check Hx

3. prepare meds/contrast

4. administer meds/contrast

5. monitor PT

What MUST be done by the PT before receiving contrast

fill out consent form

IV pump uses

• controlled administration of pain meds

• hydrate PT with saline before/after an examination

What are the 5 rights of med administration?

• PT

• drug

• dose

• route

• time

One person is in charge of preparing the drug and a different person is in charge of administering it (T/F)

false - the individual preparing the drug must administer the drug

What must the MRT show the rad/physician before any of the drug is removed from the container?

the label of the container

When must the label of the drug be checked?

1. when drug is taken from storage

2. immediately before removing drug from container

3. after drug has been prepared for administration

What technique should be followed when handling needles and syringes

aseptic technique

Ba can be left on a counter after being retrieved (T/F)

false - Ba is

Iodinated contrast is stored in room temperature (T/F)

false - stored in an “oven” to reduce viscosity and lessen exposure to light

What section of the PTs chart is med administration recorded in?

progress notes

Contrast medium is charted as a medication (T/F)

true

What information is recorded when contrast is administered?

• contrast name and strength

• volume administered

• route of administration

• date and time of administration

• signature or approved identification

What information is included in an incident report?

• dose

• name of drug

• reason for administration

• PTs reaction

• how the error was remedied

What classification of medication:

• is potentially harmful

• requires monitoring for effects and adverse reactions

• requires PT to be educated about the drug when it is to be taken at home

prescription drugs

What classification of medication:

• is the most carefully monitored

• is locked away

• has high potential for abuse and may cause physical/psychological dependence

controlled substances

What classification of medication:

• is easily accessible

• carries some risk and may produce adverse reactions

• urges PTs to carefully read administration directions

Non-prescription drugs / OTC medication

What identifies the structure of the drug?

chemical name

What identifies a drugs chemical family?

generic name

What is given to a drug by a manufacturer?

brand / trade name

The generic name of a drug is capitalized (T/F)

false - generic names are never capitalized

The brand name of a drug is capitalized (T/F)

true - and can have multiple names of the same drug if there are multiple manufacturers

Contrast mediums are not considered drugs (T/F)

false - considered drugs because they can be absorbed into our systems and could cause a reaction