AFA Chapter 22

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What is one of the requirements for administering medication mentioned in the text?

Special training or authorization from a physician (correct)

Receiving instructions from a nurse

Knowing the patient personally

Having a clean workspace

Which of the following is one of the Six Rights of Medication described in the text?

Right Dosage (correct)

Right Temperature

Right Location

Right Sound

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 (correct)

Confirming the patient's address

Checking if the medication is expired

Verifying the patient's blood type

Why is it important to document actions and findings during medication administration?

To track patient progress and effects of medication Signup and view all the answers

How can the 'Right Route' of administering medication be ensured?

By reading and following the directions carefully Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Right time' principle in medication administration?

Administering the medication at the appropriate time to maximize its effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a substance that decreases a body function or activity?

Depressant Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Right documentation' in medication administration?

To document all actions taken, including time, dose, route, and effects of the medication Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a strong dependence on a drug due to physiological, psychological, or both reasons?

Addiction Signup and view all the answers

What do Agonists do in the body?

Bind with receptors to produce a biological response Signup and view all the answers

What does a Contraindication represent in medication administration?

A medical factor making it harmful to administer a drug that would otherwise be therapeutic Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug administration involves drugs being swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system?

Enteral Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capitalizing the first letter of trade names of drugs?

To classify them as proper nouns Signup and view all the answers

Why should a patient be responsive and able to control their airway when taking oral medications?

To avoid airway obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'USP' or 'NF' following the official name of a drug signify?

It signifies the drug's listing in official publications Signup and view all the answers

Why must sublingual drugs not be swallowed or inhaled?

To ensure proper drug administration Signup and view all the answers

What should be done regardless of the route of drug administration selected for a patient?

Monitor closely for complications and side effects Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drip set has drops of 60 gtt/mL?

Micro-drip Signup and view all the answers

When is changing an IV bag indicated?

When a certain amount remains inside it Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gtt/min' represent in IV flow rate calculations?

Total number of drops administered per minute Signup and view all the answers

If asked to infuse 800 mL over 100 minutes with a macro-drip (15 gtt/mL), what would be the calculated gtt/min?

$12.5$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'authorized person' in setting up IV drip sets?

Ensures safety and accuracy in IV administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in administering medication intranasally?

Remove the nasal spray device from the packaging Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to use an alcohol swab during the removal of an IV catheter?

It interferes with blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after removing an IV catheter?

Document the time the IV was discontinued Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to stabilize the hub of the catheter when removing the tape?

To avoid accidental needle sticks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of holding sterile gauze over a puncture site?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to familiarize yourself with the intranasal medication device before administration?

To understand proper administration technique Signup and view all the answers