Pharmacology and Medication Administration Flashcards

Comprehensive flashcards covering clinical medication administration, pharmacology, drug classifications, and alternative medicine based on lecture notes.

Intradermal (ID) injections

Injections used in allergy and tuberculin testing, given at a shallow angle just under the dermis of the skin.

Z-Track injection (blood appearance)

If blood appears in the syringe upon aspiration, the medical assistant should pull the needle out at the angle of entry.

Z-track method (procedure)

After expelling the medication, the needle should be removed quickly and the skin should be let go of quickly.

Vastus Lateralis

The preferred injection site for infants and young children, located at the mid-portion of the thigh.

Varicella zoster

The virus better known as chicken pox.

Needle recapping policy

A needle should never be recapped after use.

Dispense as written (DAW)

A prescription mark indicating that only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient.

Seven Rights (Non-member)

Right provider is not one of the Seven Rights of medication administration.

Right technique

One of the Seven Rights that refers specifically to how the medication is administered.

Intravenous (IV)

A route of medication administration that a medical assistant would not perform; it is delivered into a vein by injection or infusion.

Sublingual method

Administering medication by placing it under the tongue for fast absorption.

Buccal method

Medication is placed or sprayed in the mouth between the gum and the cheek.

Benadryl elixir dosage calculation

If the provider prescribes $1500\,mg$ and the supply is $500\,mg$ per $25\,mL$, the patient should be given $75\,mL$.

Weight conversion: 125 pounds

Approximately $56.82\,kg$.

Medical office emergency kit

Least likely to include Penicillin.

Schedule II controlled substance

An example mentioned is Morphine.

Anaphylactic shock

A condition for which medication should only be given when a provider is available nearby to respond to a severe reaction.

Intramuscular (IM) injections

Used to insert medication into muscular tissue for delayed absorption.

Subcutaneous injection

Used to insert liquid medication just below the cutaneous skin layer.

Ventrogluteal

Injection site located at the lateral, outside position of the hip.

Dorsogluteal

Injection site located at the upper, outer portion of the hip.

Deltoid

Injection site located on the upper, outer arm.

Inhalation

Medication breathed in through the nose or mouth.

Vaginal delivery

Medication delivered directly by manual insertion of an applicator into the vaginal vault.

Intrathecal

Medication delivered into the spinal canal by injection or infusion.

Otic

Medication delivered into the ear canal.

Transdermal

An adhesive patch placed on the skin containing time-released medication.

Intranasal

Medication given through the nares.

Topical

Medication applied directly to the skin.

Diuretic

Increases urine production and decreases circulating fluid volume by increasing renal blood flow and decreasing sodium reabsorption.

Antidepressant (MAO inhibitors)

Includes isocarboxazid (Marplan).

Anti-inflammatory

Treats pain and swelling with drugs such as naproxen, aspirin, and ibuprofen.

Antiemetic

Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of dopamine, serotonin, or histamine release.

Antiarrhythmic

Maintains cardiac electrical rhythm through a balance of chemical activity.

Contraceptive examples

Enovid-E 21; Ortho-Novum 10/11–21, 10/11–28; Triphasil-21.

Antitussive

Decreases the cough reflex by acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Expectorant

Thins mucus, making it easier to cough it up and clear the airway of secretions.

Acupuncture

Uses thin, sterilized needles (sometimes electrified) inserted on points along 12 body meridians to connect levels from organs to the skin.

Aromatherapy

A treatment using essential oils extracted from plants for a therapeutic effect.

Massage

Manipulating muscles and soft tissue with hands to treat stress-related conditions like insomnia and health conditions like sciatica or depression.

Homeopathy

A 200-year-old system of medicine based on the Law of Similars.

Naturopathy

A multidisciplinary approach founded on the belief that the body has the power to heal itself.

Yoga

A discipline of breath control, meditation, and stretching/strengthening to promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.