Medication Administration Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to medication administration, safety, and procedures, designed to prepare for the exam.

The key actions of drugs include __, peak plasma level, and plateau.

Onset

The six rights of drug administration are the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, the right time, and __.

the right documentation

Common types of medication orders include standing, PRN, __, and STAT.

Single

Medication safety includes checking for __, minimum/maximum dose, and special considerations.

allergies

The five components of a medication order include the patient's name, address of the pharmacy, prescription number, prescriber's name, and __.

date of filling

In the administration of eye drops, it is essential to follow __ to minimize systemic effects.

key principles

The correct angle for an intramuscular injection is __ degrees.

90

Sublingual medications should not be __; it is important to avoid cutting or chewing them.

swallowed

When using an MDI, the patient should hold their breath for __ after administration.

a few seconds

For subcutaneous injections, the maximum dose is typically __ mL.

1.0 mL

The preferred site for intramuscular injections is the __.

ventrogluteal

Rapid acting insulin typically has an onset of __ minutes.

less than 15

Whenever administering medication, it is essential to avoid __ after completion.

recapping needles

The gauge number for insulin syringes is typically between __.

28-30

To prevent needle injuries, use __ and safety needles during administration.

safety devices

The technique used to ensure the correct medication is identified for injections is known as __.

double checking

The route used for administering medications directly into veins is __.

intravenous

Drug administration systems often include the use of __ for tracking medication doses.

Kardex