Medication Administration Terms and Routes

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After passing this course, you are considered ___ to administer medications.

qualified

What is absorption?

Getting into the blood stream

What does distribution refer to?

Carrying substances to various parts of the body

What is biotransformation?

Breaking substances down chemically to change substances Signup and view all the answers

What does elimination/excretion mean?

Getting rid of the substance from the body Signup and view all the answers

What does p.o. mean?

oral Signup and view all the answers

What does sl stand for?

sublingual Signup and view all the answers

What does top mean?

topical Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in the nose' refer to?

nasal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in the ears' refer to?

otic Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in the eyes' refer to?

ophthalmic Signup and view all the answers

What does vaginal refer to?

vaginal Signup and view all the answers

What does rectal refer to?

rectal Signup and view all the answers

What is a gel cap?

Liquid medication in a thick gelatin capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is a capsule?

Gelatin capsule with powder. No crush Signup and view all the answers

What are spansules?

Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls – time released Signup and view all the answers

What are sprinkles?

Medicated small balls. Time released Signup and view all the answers

What are suppositories?

Semi solid vaginal or rectal medication that melts at body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What are lozenges?

Hard candy that dissolves in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is syrup?

Liquid preparation that is sugar or starch based Signup and view all the answers

What is a suspension?

Liquid preparation that is water based with powdered medication. Shaken Signup and view all the answers

What is an elixir?

Liquid preparation, alcohol based Signup and view all the answers

What are transdermal patches?

Adhesive pad applied to the skin Signup and view all the answers

What are creams?

Water or low oil based for topical use Signup and view all the answers

What are lotions?

Thick preparations for topical use Signup and view all the answers

What are ointments?

Oil based for topical use Signup and view all the answers

What are aerosols?

Fine spray application for inhalation Signup and view all the answers

What are sprays?

Dispensed in atomizers that propel medication in droplets Signup and view all the answers

What are inhalants?

Aerosolized medication that is inhaled into the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Dosage is based on what?

Weight, age, disease, tolerance Signup and view all the answers

Dosage amount and frequency is determined by what?

Time of absorption, duration, elimination Signup and view all the answers

What are therapeutic effects?

Desired effects of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What are side effects?

Non-harmful effects Signup and view all the answers

What are adverse effects?

An unexpected effect that is harmful or even dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What is anaphylaxis?

Life threatening allergic reaction Signup and view all the answers

What does OTC stand for?

Over The Counter Signup and view all the answers

What are the 2 main categories of medication?

Prescribed and Over the counter Signup and view all the answers

A medication is usually known by its trade name.

True Signup and view all the answers

Four items that should be on a pharmacy label?

Name, Dose, Route, Expiration Date Signup and view all the answers

Internal and external medication can be stored together.

False Signup and view all the answers

Medications can be used after the mandatory expiration date.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does BID stand for?

2 times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does TID stand for?

3 times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does QID stand for?

4 times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does QOD stand for?

Every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does Q mean?

Every Signup and view all the answers

What does QD stand for?

Every day Signup and view all the answers

What does H stand for?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does AC stand for?

Before meals Signup and view all the answers

What does PC stand for?

After meals Signup and view all the answers

What does HS stand for?

Bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does PRN stand for?

As needed Signup and view all the answers

What does PO stand for?

By mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does NKDA stand for?

No Known Drug Allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

Cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does ml stand for?

Milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does mg stand for?

Milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does mcg stand for?

Microgram Signup and view all the answers

What does G or GM stand for?

Gram Signup and view all the answers

5 cc = ?

1 tsp Signup and view all the answers

15 cc = ?

3 tsp; 1 TBSP; 0.5 oz Signup and view all the answers

30 cc = ?

6 tsp; 2 TBSP; 1 oz Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cap' stand for?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tab' stand for?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supp' stand for?

Suppository Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tsp' stand for?

Teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TBSP' stand for?

Tablespoon Signup and view all the answers

What does 'i' represent?

One Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ii' represent?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iii' represent?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Staff and other providers may take a verbal order change of medication over the phone from a physician.

False Signup and view all the answers

You need to give one ounce of Milk Magnesia. How many cc's will you pour into the medication cup?

30 cc's Signup and view all the answers

You need to give 1 tsp. of medication. How many cc's will you give?

5 cc's Signup and view all the answers

You need to give 15 cc of a medication. How many TBSP will you give?

1 TBSP Signup and view all the answers

What are the six rights of medication administration?

Person, Medication, Dosage, Time, Route, Documentation Signup and view all the answers

This course qualifies you to do finger sticks.

False Signup and view all the answers

This course qualifies you to administer medications through a g-tube or IV port.

False Signup and view all the answers

You would not need this course to 'monitor' a client injecting insulin.

True Signup and view all the answers

The QMAP can dial up & inject insulin if the client has an insulin pen.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medication Administration Terms

Qualified: Completion of the course indicates readiness to administer medications.
Absorption: The process of drugs entering the bloodstream.
Distribution: Transportation of substances to different body areas.
Biotransformation: Chemical breakdown of substances in the body.
Elimination/Excretion: The process of expelling substances from the body.

Routes of Administration

Oral (p.o): Medication taken by mouth.
Sublingual (sl): Medication placed under the tongue.
Topical (top): Medication applied to the skin's surface.
Nasal: Medication administered within the nasal passages.
Otic: Medication delivered into the ears.
Ophthalmic: Medication applied to the eyes.
Vaginal (vag): Medications inserted into the vagina.
Rectal (R): Medications administered via the rectum.

Medication Forms

Gel Cap: Liquid in a gelatin capsule.
Capsule: Gelatin capsule containing powdered medicine; should not be crushed.
Spansules: Capsules with small balls for time release.
Sprinkles: Tiny balls of medication designed for time release.
Suppositories: Melting semi-solid medications for rectal or vaginal use.
Lozenges: Hard candy-like medications that dissolve in the mouth.
Syrup: Sugar/starch-based liquid preparation.
Suspension: Water-based liquid with powdered medication, must be shaken.
Elixir: Alcohol-based liquid preparation.

Topical Preparations

Transdermal Patches: Adhesive pads applied for medication delivery through the skin.
Creams: Preparations with water or low oil content for topical application.
Lotions: Thicker topical solutions.
Ointments: Oil-based preparations for skin application.
Aerosols: Fine spray medications for inhalation.
Sprays: Atomized medication for application in droplets.

Dosage and Administration Guidelines

Dosage Determinants: Based on weight, age, disease, and tolerance.
Dosage Frequency: Influenced by absorption time, duration, and elimination.
Therapeutic Effects: The intended benefits of the medication.
Side Effects: Non-harmful secondary effects.
Adverse Effects: Unexpected, harmful reactions to medications.

Emergency and Safety Regulations

Anaphylaxis: Severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.
OTC: Over-the-Counter medications available without prescriptions.
Categories of Medication: Medications are classified as prescribed or OTC.
Medication Label Requirements: Must include the name, dose, route, and expiration date.

Abbreviations and Dosage Measurements

BID: Twice a day.
TID: Three times a day.
QID: Four times a day.
QOD: Every other day.
QD: Every day.
AC: Before meals.
PC: After meals.
HS: At bedtime.
PRN: As needed.
cc, ml, mg, mcg: Units of volume and weight (e.g., cubic centimeters, milliliters, milligrams, micrograms).
Ex: 5 cc = 1 tsp.

Medication Administration Standards

The Six Rights: To ensure safe medication administration—Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dosage, Right Time, Right Route, Right Documentation.
Verbal Orders: Staff cannot accept telephone medication orders from physicians.
Course Limitations: Participants cannot conduct finger sticks or administer medications via g-tubes or IV ports.
Insulin Monitoring: Monitoring insulin injections does not require course certification.

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Test your knowledge on medication administration terms, routes, and forms. This quiz covers essential concepts such as absorption, distribution, and various methods of administering medications. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding.