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Oral, Topical
What are the most common Medication Routes?
A form of document that notes when medications have been given as ordered.
(Medication Administration Record)
What is a MAR?
Behavior stabilization, migraine headaches
What may Inderal be given for?
Behaviors.
Other than seizure control, what other reason maybe anticonvulsant medications be given?
Medications that reduce & neutralize stomach acid.
What are Antacids?
Result in safety for the consumer.
What is the purpose of the Medication Laws & Codes?
Where are narcotics stored?
Poor diet, no exercise, stress, high salt diet, race, ethnicity.
What are some risk factors of Hypertension?
Gum overgrowth, hair growth
What are two common side effects of Dilantin?
Drowsiness, dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, low BP.
Cure Disease, Relieve Symptoms, Prevent Disease, Diagnose Disease.
What does Medication Therapy do?
Time, Route, Amount, Person, Sign
What are the 6 rights? (TRAMPS)
(UTI) Urinary Tract Infections.
Sulfonamides are used to treat ____?
Constipation, sweating, low BP
Two common side effects of narcotic analgesics such as morphine are?
Increased !
Fluids must be increased or decreased when taking laxatives?
Liver, kidneys, lungs, stool, skin, saliva
What are two ways to eliminate medication?
Always call a RN for permission. Time & initials documented on front of MAR sheet & more specific information to be entered on back of MAR sheet.
What do you need to do in order to give a PRN?
Change in the color of the urine.
What is the harmless side effect of Pyridium or AZO?
Increased appetite, increased thirst, sugar in the urine, elevated blood sugar, excessive urination, weakness
Protection, Vitamin D production, Elimination, Heat regulation, Fat storage, Sensory perception.
What are some functions of the skin?
Protects the stomach from irritating medication or allows time release of medication.
Explain the Enteric Coating.
One or two pills or a small amount of liquid can be flushed. Larger amounts as well as narcotics are to be disposed by a nurse.
How do you dispose a medication?
Dairy products, foods high in calcium, increase fluid intake to 2qts per day.
When taking a sulfonamide drug, what type of foods should they avoid & increse in their diet?
Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Headache, Eye problems, Severe leg pain
What does the acronym ACHES stand for?
Ointments, Cream, Paste, Lotion, Powder
What are the 5 different forms of topical medications?