Medication Orders
What are the types of medication orders?
Standing
PRN
STAT
SINGLE
How do you keep your medication safe?
Locked in drawer
What are the types of drug reactions?
Adverse
Toxic
Idiosyncratic
Allergic
What are body mechanics?
the ways we move our bodies
What is the relationship between blood pressure and perfusion?
Perfusion requires the heart to transport and distribute blood through the body. The method of transport is adequate pressure (blood pressure) within the system.
What are some ways to prevent medical errors?
1.DO NOT leave medications at the patient bedside
2.Reconcile patient medications by comparing to the medications administered to the patient on the day before, and reviewing the patient medical record to
justify any change to the record for the current day administration
3.Careful with abbreviations
4.Careful with decimals
5.Careful with dosage calculation 6. 6.Six rights of med pass 7. 3 med checks
An immune system response to a drug ranging from
intense itching to anaphylaxis.
Allergic
Why should we use body mechanics in nursing?
To prevent injury
What are some ways to promote perfusion?
Massage
Maintaining a schedule for repositioning
What do you do when you do not feel safe giving a medication?
Hold med, contact and question the provider
What are is the generic name of a medication?
A non-commercial name
Any unintended, undesired drug reaction caused by
excessive dosing.
Toxic
What body part gets injured the most in nursing?
Back
What is the relation between TEDS and perfusion?
Compression reduces the diameter of the vein
Improves the volume of blood being returned from the
calf/foot to general circulation
Less pooling of blood in the calf/foot
Increases blood return to the heart
When do you perform your 3 med checks?
1. At the pyxis
2. Outside the patient's room
3. At bedside
What is the brand name of a medication?
Commercial name
Any unintended, undesired result of taking a drug in the appropriate dose and route
Adverse
How does mechanical lifting help healthcare workers?
Reduction in health care partner injury
Increase patient safety
Increase perception of patient dignity
Increase patient satisfaction
What are some ways that you can promote tissue integrity?
Assessing for
◦ Open wounds or skin irritation during care
◦ Areas of redness
◦ Areas painful to touch during care
Use of lifting sheets to prevent patient skin from
being stretched or broken during lifts of patient
Rinse properly when cleansing
Properly dry skin areas during cleansing
What are the 6 rights of med administration?
1. RIGHT: medication
2. RIGHT: patient
3. RIGHT: time (within 1 hour before or after prescribed)
4. RIGHT: method of administration
5. RIGHT: dose
6. RIGHT: documentation (including patient response
What are the differences and similarities between a generic name vs brand name?
Same active ingredient, same amount in dose, treats with same effectiveness
Generic: Is only available after the patent expires
◦ More cost effective
◦ Usually appears in small type or in parenthesis
An uncommon, unexpected Individual response believed to be linked to a genetic predisposition.
Idiosyncratic
What are the principles of body mechanics?
1.Acquire assistance to lift or turn
patients
2.Bend both knees
3.Hold abdomen and buttock
4.Keep spine aligned
5.Maintain weight close to body
6.No twisting Prevents torque of back muscles
What are the highest priorities for TEDS?
Too big= no therapeutic
advantage
Too small= risk of
tourniquet effect