29 Questions
What is one of the requirements for administering medication mentioned in the text?
Special training or authorization from a physician
Which of the following is one of the Six Rights of Medication described in the text?
Right Dosage
What does it mean to ensure the 'Right Person' in medication administration?
Ensuring the patient receiving the medication is the one named on the label
Why is it important to document actions and findings during medication administration?
To track patient progress and effects of medication
How can the 'Right Route' of administering medication be ensured?
By reading and following the directions carefully
What is the role of the 'Right time' principle in medication administration?
Administering the medication at the appropriate time to maximize its effectiveness
Which term describes a substance that decreases a body function or activity?
Depressant
What is the significance of 'Right documentation' in medication administration?
To document all actions taken, including time, dose, route, and effects of the medication
Which term refers to a strong dependence on a drug due to physiological, psychological, or both reasons?
Addiction
What do Agonists do in the body?
Bind with receptors to produce a biological response
What does a Contraindication represent in medication administration?
A medical factor making it harmful to administer a drug that would otherwise be therapeutic
Which type of drug administration involves drugs being swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system?
Enteral
What is the purpose of capitalizing the first letter of trade names of drugs?
To classify them as proper nouns
Why should a patient be responsive and able to control their airway when taking oral medications?
To avoid airway obstruction
What does the term 'USP' or 'NF' following the official name of a drug signify?
It signifies the drug's listing in official publications
Why must sublingual drugs not be swallowed or inhaled?
To ensure proper drug administration
What should be done regardless of the route of drug administration selected for a patient?
Monitor closely for complications and side effects
What factors are used to calculate gtt/min for IV flow rates?
Volume to be infused, gtt/mL of administration set, total time of infusion
Which type of drip set has drops of 60 gtt/mL?
Micro-drip
When is changing an IV bag indicated?
When a certain amount remains inside it
What does 'gtt/min' represent in IV flow rate calculations?
Total number of drops administered per minute
If asked to infuse 800 mL over 100 minutes with a macro-drip (15 gtt/mL), what would be the calculated gtt/min?
$12.5$
What is the significance of 'authorized person' in setting up IV drip sets?
Ensures safety and accuracy in IV administration
What is the first step in administering medication intranasally?
Remove the nasal spray device from the packaging
Why is it advised not to use an alcohol swab during the removal of an IV catheter?
It interferes with blood clotting
What should be done after removing an IV catheter?
Document the time the IV was discontinued
Why is it necessary to stabilize the hub of the catheter when removing the tape?
To avoid accidental needle sticks
What is the purpose of holding sterile gauze over a puncture site?
To prevent infection
Why is it essential to familiarize yourself with the intranasal medication device before administration?
To understand proper administration technique
Learn how to calculate IV flow rates by adjusting the drip rate until the correct flow rate is achieved. Understand the factors involved, including the volume to be infused and the gtt/mL of the administration set.
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