W1: pharmacology principles, med admin, oral meds, safe dosafe

will have definitions of W1 lecture

EC

Enteric-coated

ER, XL, SR, XR, SA

extended release

ODT

oral disintergrating tablets

Since kidneys are a way meds are excreted, what might happen if the kidneys are damaged?

possible med toxicity

Category D as a med indicated

fetal malformation for a baby

Category X medication indicates

fetal malformation but can be approved by dr. if benefits outweight risk

Routine prescription

a scheduled med

Standing prescription

give once criteria is met, given with specific instructions

single/onetime prescription

given once, not repeated

STAT prescription

given Immediately within 30 min

PRN prescription

“as needed” medication

Urgent/Now prescription

ASAP, within 30 min-1 hr

Components of a prescription

Date and time
clients full name
name of med
dose: amount, frequency, strength
route of admin
dispensing instructions
providers sig.

What kinds of drugs are high alert medications?

anticoagulants, chemotherapeutics agents, opioids, hypoglycemic meds

Allergic reactions S/S on a dermatological lv.

tingling, hives, inching, flushing, warmth

Allergic reactions S/S on a respiratory lv.

bronchospasm, edema, dyspnea, cough, wheezing, cyanosis

Allergic reactions S/S on a gastrointestinal lv.

dysphagia, abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea

Allergic reactions S/S on a cardiovascular lv.

hypotension, tachycardia, palpitations, syncope

Allergic reactions S/S on a neurological lv.

Anxiety, coma

1 tsp = _ mL

5

1 Tbsp = _ mL

15

1 oz = _mL

30

1 cup (8oz) = _mL

240

1kg = _ lbs

2.2

AC

before meals

PC

After meals

PO

by mouth

SL

sublingually

ID

intradermal

IM

intramuscular

IV

intravenous

TID

3 times a day

QID

4 times a day

BID

two times a day

gtt

drop

troche/lozenge

flat, round tab that dissolves in the mouth, DO NOT SWALLOW

what kinds of med can you NOT crush?

delayed release, long-acting, enteric-coated, capsules

important client education when administering a troche/lozenge medication

do not eat or drink 5 min before or 5 min after med is completely dissolved

Elixer liquid med

water, alcohol, sweetener, med

Syrup liquid medication

water, concentrated sugar, meds

Suspension liquid medication

small particles of the medicine.(it does not dissolve)

if administering a med with a client with an enteral tube what is a good rule of thumb?

always use liquid meds when giving to an enteral