Cultural Considerations and Legal Aspects in Medication Administration

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cultural considerations, ethical standards, legal aspects, and practical knowledge in medication administration.

Cultural Sensitivity

Awareness and consideration of the cultural beliefs and practices of patients.

Noncompliance

Failure or refusal to adhere to a prescribed medication regimen.

Beliefs about Illness

Ideas or understandings individuals have regarding the causes and treatment of illnesses.

Interpreter

A person who translates spoken language to facilitate communication between individuals who do not share a common language.

Environmental Factors

Conditions that impact patient health, including access to resources and living conditions.

Pharmacogenomics

Study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs.

Hypertension Medications

Different drug responses based on genetic backgrounds of racial or ethnic groups.

Barriers to Healthcare

Obstacles that prevent patients from accessing necessary medical care.

Home Remedies

Traditional treatments that individuals may use to manage health issues based on cultural practices.

Over-the-Counter Drugs

Medications available without a prescription that are commonly used for short-term treatment.

Ethical Standards

Principles that guide the moral conduct of nursing practice.

Malpractice

Negligent behavior by a healthcare professional resulting in harm to a patient.

Drug Legislation

Laws governing the safety, distribution, and regulation of medications.

Black Box Warning

A warning label indicating serious or life-threatening side effects associated with a drug.

Controlled Substances

Drugs classified by their potential for abuse and addiction.

Patient Autonomy

The right of patients to make informed choices regarding their own healthcare.

Dietary Restrictions

Limitations on certain foods or substances that individuals may have based on cultural or medical reasons.

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

U.S. agency responsible for regulating food, drugs, and medical devices.

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

U.S. agency responsible for regulating controlled substances.

Patient Identifier

Information used to confirm a patient’s identity, typically name and date of birth.

Medication Error

A preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use.

Patient Education

Information provided to patients to aid understanding of medical care and medication.

Cultural Competence

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

Holistic Approach

A method of treatment considering the whole person, including physical, emotional, social, and cultural factors.

Self-Medication

The act of treating oneself with medications without professional guidance.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms one’s preconceptions.

Informed Consent

Permission granted by a patient based on a clear understanding of potential risks and benefits.

Vulnerable Populations

Groups at a higher risk for poor health outcomes due to socioeconomic factors.

Pharmacology

The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.

Healthcare Disparities

Differences in access to, and quality of, healthcare services experienced by different populations.

Management of Chronic Conditions

Strategies for long-term health issues requiring ongoing care and treatment.

Cultural Beliefs

Shared ideas within a community about what is perceived as true or valuable.

Symbolic Interactionism

A social theory that focuses on the meanings individuals derive from social interactions.

Medication Administration Rights

The six rights: right patient, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation.

Herbal Supplements

Natural products used for therapeutic effects that are not regulated by the FDA.

Quality Assurance

Process of ensuring that healthcare services meet certain standards.

Clinical Trials

Research studies performed to evaluate the effectiveness of medical treatments.

Risk Assessment

Evaluation of potential hazards associated with medications or treatments.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.

Patient Empowerment

Encouraging patients to take control of their own healthcare decisions.

Communication Barriers

Factors that hinder effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Nurse Practice Act

Laws guiding the practice of nursing within a specific jurisdiction.

Side Effects

Unintended and often adverse effects of medication.

Professional Responsibility

The obligation of healthcare providers to deliver care ethically and competently.

Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based recommendations for healthcare practices.

Healthcare Literacy

The ability of patients to understand health information and make informed decisions.