Medication Administration and Absorption Techniques

Medication Absorption

• Larger body systems absorb medicine more quickly
• Strong circulation allows medicine to quickly travel through tissues and target cells
• Biotoxicity can occur if there is a lack of proper organ function

Medication Administration

• Avoid administering medication through the tongue
• Administering medication in the cheek is a better option

Medication Administration Routes

• Medications administered ND (nasogastric tube) have to pass the stomach and go into the small intestine to be absorbed.
• Medications administered NG (nasogastric tube) are absorbed slowly.

Medication Administration Positioning

• Ask the patient to lie on their side to ensure all the solution is absorbed.

Medication Administration Protocol

• Offer pain medication after a procedure
• TB test and Insulin are administered through injections.
• Do not flush the IV after medication has been administered, to prevent crystallization.
• Administer another medication line following medications to prevent crystallization.
• IV piggyback has to go above the pump to control the drips.
• Prescribed medication in a small volume infusion antibiotic goes first.

Medication Administration Dosage

• The plateau represents the constant level of the drug in the bloodstream.
• The onset represents the time it takes for the drug to start working
• The 58 represents the time it takes for the drug to reach the maximum effective concentration in the bloodstream
• The 'cal' represents the time it takes for the drug to reach half its maximum effective concentration in the bloodstream
• The half life is the time it takes for the drug to be eliminated from the body
• Take a lab value to assess the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream before the next dose
• There needs to be an end time for the drug regimen.
• Pain medications can only be given verbally a certain number of times.

Medication Administration Importance

• Involve caregivers in the medication administration plans.
• Prioritize patient morale, find out how they are getting their medications, and get involved with their financial needs.
• Ensure patients can afford their medications and are able to take the medications
• Teach patients how to differentiate between their medications, especially similar ones.
• Provide patients with safety information about their medications.

This quiz covers essential concepts related to medication absorption, administration methods, and proper positioning for effective drug delivery. Learn about the implications of body systems on absorption rates and best practices for administering medications. Test your knowledge on key protocols to enhance patient care.