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What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth.
What does PO mean?
By mouth.
What does BID mean?
Twice a day.
What does TID mean?
Three times a day.
What does QID mean?
Four times a day.
What does PRN mean?
As needed.
What does STAT mean?
Immediately.
What does IM mean?
Intramuscular.
What does IV mean?
Intravenous.
What does gtt mean?
Drops.
What does qh mean?
Every hour.
What law requires drugs to be tested and labeled correctly?
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
What law regulates controlled substances?
Controlled Substances Act.
Who enforces controlled substance laws?
DEA.
How must narcotics be stored?
Double-locked cabinets.
How are other medications stored?
Single-locked cabinets.
What must be done with narcotics each shift?
Account for and document.
What are the 7 parts of a drug order?
Right drugs, dose, patient, time, route, frequency and provider signature.
These elements ensure the safe and effective administration of medications in clinical settings.
What must be reviewed before administering medication?
Patient history and rights.
What 2 key patient history factors must be checked?
Current medications and allergies.
Why check current medications?
Prevent adverse drug interactions.
Why check allergies?
Prevent allergic reactions.
What are patient rights in medication administration?
To be informed of the drug, dose, route, time and make sure it’s the right patient.
What is the first rule when unsure about a medication order?
Ask for clarification.
Who is responsible for medication administration?
The person administering it.
What are the 4 principles of medication administration responsibility?
Knowledge, Accuracy, Assessment and Accountability
What must you know about medications?
Purpose, side effects, contraindications, interactions.
What is the PDR?
Physician’s Desk Reference.
What should be done before preparing meds?
Wash hands and ensure clean area.
Should expired meds be used?
No.
What are the Six Rights of medication?
Right medication, dose, time, route, patient, documentation.
What is the Right Medication step?
Verify order and match drug to label.
What should you do if order is unclear?
Question it.
What is Right Dose?
Correct amount based on calculations.
What should you do with unusual doses?
Verify with provider.
What are the 7 dosage levels?
Minimum, maximum, loading, maintenance, toxic, lethal, therapeutic.
What is minimum dose?
Smallest effective amount.
What is maximum dose?
Highest safe amount.
What is loading dose?
Initial high dose.
What is maintenance dose?
Keeps steady drug level.
What is toxic dose?
Causes harm.
What is lethal dose?
Causes death.
What is therapeutic dose?
Desired effect dose.
What is Right Time?
Give medication at correct schedule.
What happens if timing is wrong?
Medication becomes ineffective.
What is Right Route?
Correct location method of administration.
Why is route important?
Affects absorption and effects.
What is Right Patient?
Correct patient identification.
How is patient verified?
Wristband/ID and verbal confirmation.
What is Right Documentation?
Record all medication details.
What rule applies to documentation?
If its nots documented, it didn’t happen
What must be documented?
Drug, dose, time, route, site, reactions, response.
What are common medication errors?
Wrong patient, dose, contamination.
What is the purpose of safety guidelines?
Ensure safe medication handling
Who can access medication areas?
Authorized personnel only.
What must be done if medication label is unclear?
Return to pharmacy.
What technique is used when preparing meds?
Aseptic technique.
Should you take verbal orders?
No.
What must you do if patient reports allergy when giving medication?
Do not give medication, verify first.
Can patients refuse medication?
Yes.
What should be done if patient refuses medication?
Report and document.
Can unused meds be returned to container?
No.
What should be done after medication error?
Assess patient and notify provider.
What form is used for incidents?
AF Form 765.
What is medication reconciliation?
Getting a accurate report of the patients current meds
What are the 5 steps of medication reconciliation?
List current meds, list new meds, compare, decide, communicate.
What is Part A of reconciliation?
Review and update medication profile.
What is Part B of reconciliation?
Provide updated list to patient.
What must medication profile include?
All prescription, OTC, herbal meds.
What is the Authorized Drug List (ADL)?
Approved medications list for facility.
What must be checked regularly in medication storage?
Expiration dates.
What temperature should refrigerators be?
35–46°F
What is debridement?
Removal of dead tissue from wounds.
What are sutures?
Materials used to close wounds.
Why are anesthetics used?
Reduce pain during procedures.
What are the 3 methods of anesthetic administration?
Topical, local, digital block.
What is Step 1 before anesthetic?
Verify order.
What is topical anesthetic?
Applied to skin or mucosa.
How long to wait after topical application?
5–10 minutes.
What is local infiltration?
Injection into tissue.
What is lidocaine used for?
Local anesthetic.
Why use epinephrine with lidocaine?
Reduce bleeding and prolong effect.
Where should epinephrine NOT be used?
Fingers, toes, nose, hose, ears
Why aspirate before injection?
Avoid injecting into vein.
What happens if injected IV accidentally?
Cardiovascular collapse or seizures.
What is a digital block?
Nerve block for fingers/toes.
Where is anesthetic injected in digital block?
Along nerve pathway (finger, toe)
What is a walking blood bank?
Emergency fresh whole blood program.
Who authorizes WBB (Walking Blood Bank) ?
Physician.
How often can donors give blood?
Every 8 weeks.
How much blood per donor?
Usually 1 pint (max 2).
How long must blood be used after collection?
Within 24 hours.
What infections are screened in WBB?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1/2)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Syphilis
Human T-lymphotropic virus infection
West Nile fever
Chagas disease
What are risks of WBB?
Infection, errors, not FDA approved.
What is transfusion?
IV administration of blood products.
Who initiates transfusion?
Nurse with physician order.
What form is used for transfusion?
SF 518.
What must be verified before transfusion?
Patient name, ID, blood type, donor unit, expiration.