Basic Pharm
The study of drugs and their actions on living organisms
Pharmacology
three items needed on a drug label
name of drug, form (liquid vs. pill), and dosage
6 rights of med admin
patient, route, med, dosage, route, documentation
assessment, diagnosis, planning/outcomes, implementation, evaluation
What do we need to build with our patients to form a healthy healthcare relationship
trust
this drug name is not usually capitalized
generic
What does DAW mean?
dispense as written - no subs for generic
always ask the pt about what before giving medications?
allergies
which phase of the nursing process describes the steps for carrying out the activities or nursing interventions
auditory, visual, kinetic (touch)
this drug name is given to the drug by the company that produces the drug
brand/trade
What system of measurement do healthcare workers use to ensure proper drug dosages
metric
What is a 'do not disturb' area for med admin?
a place to set up medications with no distractions
What should the nurse review prior to giving a medication
assessment data
T or F: All teaching plans are the same for every patient
false, they are individualized
what organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism
liver
Formula for calculating drug dosages
D/H x V
oral, tube (sublingual, buccal, NG, Gtube)
What is health seeking behavior?
Actively participating in care, taking meds as ordered, pt wants to be healthy
Explain the teach-back method
You instruct and demonstrate a task to the patient and then have them teach it back to you
the most important treatment for anaphylaxis is
epinephrine
what are examples of household measurements?
teaspoon, cup, etc.
Name 2 routes of parenteral administration
IM, SQ, intradermal, IV
What is altered health management?
not participating in care, noncompliance
Home medication teaching points
safety, disposal of waste