Medication Safety
Failure to check for allergies can lead to this type of serious reaction.
anaphylactic reaction
These factors affect the distribution of medications in the body.
Circulation status, solubility, and protein-binding ability
This medication route allows for rapid absorption and bypasses first-pass metabolism.
sublingual administration
These reactions range from mild to life-threatening and must be reported to the FDA.
serious adverse drug events
This information should be documented immediately after administering a medication.
time and initials on the MAR
This term describes the phenomenon that reduces drug concentration reaching the systemic circulation.
first pass effect
The organ primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs
Liver
The maximum volume that can be administered subcutaneously
1.5 mL
The type of drug interaction that occurs when two or more drugs affect each other.
drug-drug interaction
This Joint Commission process aims to maintain an accurate list of all client medications.
medication reconciliation
The action taken if an error occurs during medication administration.
assess the client and notify the provider
Which route of administration allows for the fastest absorption?
Intravenous (IV) route
This type of medication administration is used when a client is unconscious.
Intravenous (IV) administration
This type of medication can cause fetal defects.
teratogenic medications
If a client refuses medication, this is the appropriate action to take.
documenting the refusal and notify the healthcare provider
What are the advantages of oral medication administration?
Safer, less costly, convenient, painless, and allows for self-administration.
What term describes the study of how a drug works and how the body responds?
Pharmacodynamics
What is an important action to take before administering medication via a feeding tube?
Flush the tube with water to prevent clogging
What is the therapeutic range?
The dosage range or blood concentration expected to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
What is an important teaching point for using a metered dose inhaler (MDI)?
shake the inhaler before use
What are the "three checks" in medication administration?
Right patient, medication, dose, route, and time. Three times!
This device is used for delivering medication in aerosolized form
Nebulizer
Which route of administration bypasses the first-pass effect?
Sublingual and buccal routes
This type of injection can be administered in the upper arm, thigh, or buttocks
intramuscular injections
When teaching about transdermal patches, clients should be advised to do this
remove the old patch before applying a new one
The proper technique for administering eye drops includes this action.
What is instilling drops into the conjunctival sac while the client looks up
This is the correct angle for subcutaneous injections
45 to 90 degrees