Medication Administration Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms, definitions, and concepts related to medication administration, pharmacokinetics, and patient care.

Correct medication order

Includes the name of medication, dose, frequency, and route.

Half-life

The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be cut in half.

Onset of action

The time when the drug starts to work.

Peak level

The time when the drug reaches maximum therapeutic effect.

Trough level

The lowest level of the drug in the bloodstream.

Pharmacokinetics

The study of how the body affects a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

First pass effect

The process of drug metabolism where the drug is metabolized at a specific location in the body before reaching systemic circulation.

Tolerance

A condition where more of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect.

Dependence

A condition that can be psychological (strong mental desire) or physical (withdrawal symptoms) when drug use is reduced.

Synergistic effects

When two drugs work more effectively together than alone.

Acetylcysteine

An antidote for acetaminophen overdose.

Naloxone

An antidote for opioid overdose.

Flumazenil

An antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.

Polypharmacy

The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.

Black box warning

A warning that appears on the label of prescription medications to alert prescribers and patients to potentially severe adverse effects.

Medication reconciliation

A process of ensuring that a patient's medication lists are accurate and up-to-date.

Anticoagulants

Medications that prevent blood clotting, requiring special monitoring to avoid increased bleeding.

NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.

Adverse side effects

Serious effects that can occur from medication use.

Dysphagia

Swallowing issues that may interfere with oral medications.

Sublingual administration

A method where drugs are placed under the tongue for quick absorption.

IV push procedure

The process of administering medication directly into a patient's intravenous line.

Reye's syndrome

A serious condition that can occur when aspirin is given to children, leading to liver and brain damage.

Metric conversion

The process of converting units such as pounds to kilograms or milliliters to liters.

Calibrated oral syringe

A precise tool used for measuring and administering liquid medications.