Chpt 34 & 35 Pharm
name not protected by a trademark
what is generic name?
page 645
not delivered via the gastrointestinal tract
what is parenteral?
Includes type and number of red blood cells, white blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and hemoglobin.
What is complete blood count (CBC)?
Scheduled in advance to address medical need and plans have been made
What is routine admission?
page 415
Two patient populations affected quickly by and seriously by minor changes in fluid balance
Older adult and infant
page 454
Drugs with medical use but a high potential for abuse and dependence
What is schedule II drugs?
Routes for parenteral medication administration include:
Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (Sub-Q), intramuscular (IM), and Intravenous (IV)
A noninvasive method, based on magnetic fields, of visualizing soft tissue without the use of contrast media or ionizing radiation
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
page 425 box 25.1
Patient insisting on leaving the hospital without being discharged
Discharge Against Medical Advice (AMA)
page 421
This electrolyte is necessary for building bones and teeth.
What is magnesium?
page 455 table 26.2
Name 3 routes that have quick absorption rates
what is mucous membranes, what is respiratory tract, what is Intravenous route?
page 649 table 34.5
Administered at a 45-degree angle?
What is subcutaneous?
A Mnemonic Device for Pain assessment
What is P,Q,R,S,T?
page 619
Person responsible for the initial patient assessment
The RN
Name at least 3 foods high in Potassium
Avocados
Dates
Salmon
Etc
Page 463 (blue box)
Six rights of medication administration
What is the right drug, the right dose, the right route, the right time, the right patient, the right documentation? page 657
Type of needle used to withdraw medication from an ampule?
What is a filter needle?
page 703
Blood tests used to monitor coagulation studies
prothrombin time (PT)
activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
page 427
Name at least 2 things you do as a nurse if a patient brings cash to the hospital.
1) send items with the family
2) Place contents in a valuables envelope to be stored in a safe
A lab value of 155 indicates to the nurse that the patient is what electrolyte imbalance?
Hypernatremia
page 460 table 26.4
Term used to refer to A curved upper surface Area used for reading liquid medication in the cup when held at eye level
what is meniscus?
page 677
what is dorsogluteal?
page 711
A nonpharmacological pain control management that involves using verbal prompts in an altered state of awareness and are helpful after return to an alert state of consciousness
What is Hypnosis?
page 625
Name at least 3 things that the patient needs to be educated on upon discharge?
Dietary instructions
Activity restrictions/exercise instructions
Dressing change instructions
etc
page 420 Box 24.1
Name two electrolytes that cause cardiac arrythmias and ECG changes
Potassium and Magnesium
page 461 Table 26.4