Medication Administration in Radiography

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and definitions related to medication administration in the context of radiography.

6 Rights of Medication Administration

The six rights include the right dose, medication, patient, time, route, and documentation.

Infiltration

Condition where fluid diffuses into surrounding tissues, potentially causing pain and swelling.

Extravasation

Condition where fluid leaks outside the vessel, which can be painful and dangerous.

Parenteral Route

Method of medication administration that involves injections directly into the body, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.

Enteral Route

Administration of medication directly into the gastrointestinal tract via oral or rectal methods.

Standing Orders

Written directions for specific medications or procedures signed by a physician for use under specified conditions.

Vial

A closed system container from which medication is drawn, requiring the injection of air for fluid removal.

Ampule

A glass container with a narrow neck, opened by breaking the glass to access the medication inside.

Documentation Requirements for Medications

Includes date, time of day, drug name, dosage, route of administration, and administrator's identifier.

Administration Techniques for IV

Includes the 'Piggyback' method through an intermittent injection port or direct IV injection.

Emergency Response to Infiltration

Stop the injection immediately, maintain pressure at the site, and apply hot or cold compress based on the type of drug.

Flushing an IV Line

process of injecting saline through an IV line to ensure the medication is delivered correctly.

Common Routes of Drug Administration

Include oral, rectal, inhalation, topical, sublingual, buccal, and parenteral routes.

Monitoring for Side Effects

Carefully observing patients after medication administration for any adverse reactions.

Medication Expiration Date

The date until which a medication can be safely used before it is considered expired.