Basic Pharm
Safe Drug Administration
Med Admin Basics
Nursing process
Patient Teaching
100

The study of drugs and their actions on living organisms

Pharmacology

100

three items needed on a drug label 

name of drug, form (liquid vs. pill), and dosage

100

6 rights of med admin

patient, route, med, dosage, route, documentation

100
What are the phases of the nursing process

assessment, diagnosis, planning/outcomes, implementation, evaluation

100

What do we need to build with our patients to form a healthy healthcare relationship 

trust

200

this drug name is not usually capitalized 

generic

200

What does DAW mean?

dispense as written - no subs for generic

200

always ask the pt about what before giving medications?

allergies

200

which phase of the nursing process describes the steps for carrying out the activities or nursing interventions

Planning
200
What are the 3 different learning styles

auditory, visual, kinetic (touch)

300

this drug name is given to the drug by the company that produces the drug

brand/trade

300

What system of measurement do healthcare workers use to ensure proper drug dosages

metric

300

What is a 'do not disturb' area for med admin?

a place to set up medications with no distractions

300

What should the nurse review prior to giving a medication

assessment data 

300

T or F: All teaching plans are the same for every patient

false, they are individualized

400

what organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism

liver

400

Formula for calculating drug dosages

D/H x V

400
Name 2 enteral routes of drug admin

oral, tube (sublingual, buccal, NG, Gtube)

400

What is health seeking behavior?

Actively participating in care, taking meds as ordered, pt wants to be healthy

400

Explain the teach-back method

You instruct and demonstrate a task to the patient and then have them teach it back to you

500

the most important treatment for anaphylaxis is 

epinephrine

500

what are examples of household measurements?

teaspoon, cup, etc. 

500

Name 2 routes of parenteral administration

IM, SQ, intradermal, IV

500

What is altered health management?

not participating in care, noncompliance

500

Home medication teaching points

safety, disposal of waste

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