Pharmacokinetics
the transmission of medications from the location of administration (gastrointestinal [GI] tract, muscle, skin, mucous membranes, or subcutaneous tissue) to the bloodstream.
Absorption
These are medications that bind to or mimic the receptor activity that endogenous compounds regulate.
agonists
This type of administration is used to describe medications that are administered directly into the GI tract (i.e., the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines)
Enteral
Medication administered to a specific muscle, typically at 90 degrees.
Intramuscular
Verify the ______’s identity using two ____ identifiers is what right of medication administration?
Right Patient
The process of medication delivery to the target organ or tissues following absorption into the circulatory system.
Distribution
Medications that can block the usual receptor activity that endogenous compounds regulate or the receptor activity of other medications.
Antagonists
These medications are applied to and absorbed through the skin, to provide local or systemic effects.
Transdermal/Topical
This delivers fluids, nutrients, blood, and blood products or medications (diluted or undiluted) quickly into a vein. The fastest route of administration.
IV
How many label checks should be performed when you are administering medications?
Changes medications into less active or inactive forms by the action of enzymes. Also known as biostransformation.
Metabolism
This acts as both agonists and antagonists, with limited affinity to receptor sites.
Partial agonists
These medications are administered by injection, so they bypass the digestive tract. These medications are administered using a needle and syringe.
Parenteral
DAILY DOUBLE: This type of medication is formulated to be dissolved and released in the small intestines for a slower release and can be administered less frequently during the day.
Enteric coated tablets
Check medication and _____ against the order in the client’s medical record. (Hint: it's the 3rd right)
Dosage
DAILY DOUBLE: This process takes place through the liver, lungs, intestines, and exocrine glands (such as in breast milk). It also involves the kidneys.
Excretion
When the drug is at its highest concentration, not necessarily at its most therapeutic level, usually 30 min after administration is finished.
Peak Level
Types of medication administered via the dermal layers of the skin. Usually at 10 degrees.
Intradermal
This type of medication is placed under the tongue. Not food or drink may be administered until dissolved completely.
Sublingual
This right refers to the method used to deliver medication to a patient, which can include oral, topical, and injectable routes.
Route
During elimination, it is important to monitor these two levels via blood work. Hint: they involve the kidneys.
BUN and Creatine.
The lowest level of concentration of a medication that correlates to the rate of elimination, usually immediately before dose is administered.
Trough
A medication administered beneath the skin or dermal layer. Usually 45 degrees.
Subcutaneous
If multiple eyed drops are prescribed, how many minutes must you wait to administer the next?
Five minutes
For non-time-critical scheduled medications, how many hours before or after can you allow yourself to administer the medications without causing harm?
1-2 hours