Video Notes - Week 1-3 Medication, Immunization, and Diabetes

50 VOCABULARY-style flashcards based on Week 1-3 notes covering medication processes, immunizations, and diabetes care.

Medication orders review

Process of verifying a physician's orders for accuracy, safety, and appropriateness before administration.

Nursing actions for medication orders

Steps nurses take to verify, prepare, and safely administer medications per orders.

Role of the pharmacist

Pharmacist reviews orders, clarifies discrepancies, and supports safe medication use.

Provider clarification

Requesting confirmation from the prescriber when an order is unclear or potentially unsafe.

Medication label components

Label elements such as drug name, dose, route, frequency, expiration date, and patient name.

Discharge medication teaching

Instructions given to patients about how to take meds after discharge, including schedules and side effects.

General medication teaching

Education on medication purpose, dosing, administration, and safety.

Drug allergies

Immune reactions to medications requiring avoidance or alternatives.

Discharge planning

Process coordinating home meds, follow-up care, and patient education before leaving hospital.

Routes of medication administration

Methods to administer meds (oral, IM, IV, etc.) and factors guiding choice.

Absorption differences by route

Variations in how quickly meds enter systemic circulation via IM, IV, or oral routes.

IM vs IV vs oral absorption

Absorption rates: IV fastest, IM intermediate, oral slowest due to first-pass metabolism.

IV fluid reassessment

Rechecking IV therapy after administration to assess effectiveness and safety.

Effectiveness of IV fluids

Outcomes of IV therapy such as improved hydration and electrolyte balance.

Mechanism of action of IV solutions

How different IV fluids influence body fluid compartments and electrolyte balance.

Administration of IV fluids

Techniques for giving IV fluids safely, including rate, site, and equipment.

Monitoring IV therapy

Ongoing observation of patient response, vitals, intake/output, and complications.

Older adults: teaching strategies

Educational approaches tailored for elderly patients and caregivers.

Medication management for older adults

Planning regimens to reduce polypharmacy and interactions in seniors.

Medication adherence

Consistency in taking medications as prescribed.

Age-related pharmacology changes

Physiologic aging changes affecting pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Immunizations – contraindications

Situations where vaccines should not be given (e.g., certain allergies or illnesses).

Types of immunity

Innate and adaptive immune responses protecting against disease.

Immunization patient information

Education provided about vaccines, schedules, and safety.

Serum sickness

Delayed hypersensitivity reaction to serum or biologic meds, causing fever, rash, and arthralgia.

Vaccine types

Categories such as inactivated, live-attenuated, subunit, and conjugate vaccines.

Current vaccine recommendations

Up-to-date guidance on who should be immunized and when.

Mild vaccine reaction

Minor adverse effects like injection-site soreness or low-grade fever.

Severe vaccine reaction

Serious events such as anaphylaxis requiring urgent care.

Type I diabetes

Autoimmune diabetes with absolute insulin deficiency needing lifelong insulin.

Type II diabetes

Diabetes with insulin resistance and progressive beta-cell decline.

Types of insulin

Categories by duration: rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting.

Purpose of insulin types

Different onset/peak/duration guide dosing relative to meals and activity.

Insulin administration

Subcutaneous injections or pumps with dosing considerations.

Pre-administration insulin assessment

Check blood glucose, symptoms, and recent meals before insulin.

Post-administration insulin assessment

Monitor blood glucose and signs of hypoglycemia after dosing.

Patient teaching about insulin

Storage, dosing accuracy, hypoglycemia signs, and when to seek help.

Lab monitoring for insulin therapy

Routine glucose testing and labs to assess control and safety.

Metformin teaching

Education on use, indications, GI effects, and kidney function considerations.

Metformin monitoring

Monitoring kidney function and risk of lactic acidosis; track glucose control.

Diabetes medications overview

General review of insulin and non-insulin antidiabetic agents.

Pre-administration assessment for diabetic meds

Baseline measures (glucose, kidney function) before starting meds.

Insulin administration considerations

Timing around meals, dose adjustments, and monitoring for hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia signs

Shaking, sweating, confusion, and dizziness indicating low blood sugar.

Immunization adverse event management

Plan for mild or severe reactions and when to seek care.

Immunization safety education

Explain vaccine testing and post-marketing safety monitoring.

Older adult pharmacokinetic changes

Aging effects on absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs.

Older adult pharmacodynamic changes

Altered drug receptor sensitivity and responses in older adults.

IV therapy monitoring signs of complications

Recognize edema, crepitus, electrolyte shifts, or reduced urine output.

Discharge follow-up for medication safety

Importance of post-discharge med reconciliation and follow-up care.

Label components expanded

Additional label data such as lot number and manufacturer if available.

Contraindications in immunizations (examples)

Specific situations that preclude vaccination (severe component allergy, etc.).

Absorption considerations by route (summary)

Overview of how route affects absorption speed and variability.

Immunization scheduling basics

General guidelines for timing multiple vaccines in a series.

Diabetes management goals overview

Aims for glycemic control through meds, lifestyle, and monitoring.

Insulin storage basics

Store insulin per product guidelines to maintain potency and safety.

Oral medication administration considerations

Factors affecting absorption and bioavailability when taken by mouth.

Intramuscular administration basics

Muscle tissue route with relatively rapid absorption compared with oral.

Intravenous administration basics

Direct venous delivery for rapid systemic effect and precise dosing.

Discharge education planning

Structured plan for teaching medications and arranging follow-up before leaving.

Monitoring for elder medication safety

Ongoing review of regimens to prevent adverse drug events in seniors.

Patient education materials relevance

Use of clear, accessible information to support understanding of meds.

Interprofessional collaboration

Coordinated effort among nurses, pharmacists, and providers for safe med use.

Safety checks before med administration

Verification steps to prevent wrong drug, wrong dose, or wrong route.

Assessment findings after immunization

Monitoring for immediate and delayed vaccine reactions.