45 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a medication?
Treatment
What is the connotation of the term 'drug'?
Illicitly obtained substance
Which council assigns the generic name of a medication?
United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council
What is the trade name of a medication?
Name given by the drug manufacturer
What is the chemical name of a medication?
Name by which the chemist knows it
What is the therapeutic effect of a drug?
Primary effect intended, reason for prescription
What is an official name of a medication?
Name listed in official publication like US Pharmacopeia
What is a side effect of a drug?
Unintended effect, potentially harmful
What does a prescription provide direction for?
Preparation and administration of a drug
What does a generic name identify?
Used throughout the drug’s lifetime
Which of the following is a common site for subcutaneous injections?
Scapular areas of the upper back
Where are intradermal injections commonly administered?
Upper chest
What is the purpose of topical applications?
To affect only the area to which they are applied
What should the nurse do before administering any medication?
Assess the client’s health status and obtain a medication history
What is included in a client's medication history?
Prescription drugs, recreational drugs, vitamins, herbs, food supplements, and folk remedies.
What does the nurse need to do during the second check for safe medication administration?
Look at the medication label and check against the MAR.
Which factor can influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices?
Genetics and cultural factors
What type of medication administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients?
Oral administration
What type of order includes medication to be administered only once at a specified time?
Single order dose
Which type of drug effect involves the body becoming accustomed to the effects of a particular drug over time?
Drug tolerance
What route of medication administration involves dissolving medication under the tongue?
Sublingual administration
What factor can affect medication action such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants?
Drug interactions
What is the primary purpose of a medication according to the text?
Treatment
What is the connotation of the term 'drug' as per the text?
Illicitly obtained substance
Which council assigns the generic name of a medication based on the text?
United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council
What does a prescription provide direction for according to the text?
Preparation and administration of a drug
What is included in a client's medication history as per the text?
Generic names of medications
What is an official name of a medication based on the text?
Generic name of a medication
Which of the following is a common site for intradermal injections?
Inner lower arm
What is the primary purpose of assessing a client's health status and obtaining a medication history before administering any medication?
To ensure safe administration and monitor for potential adverse effects
What is the correct sequence in the '10 Rights' of medication administration?
Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Client, Right Client Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment, Right Evaluation
What is the purpose of providing assistive interventions as indicated during medication administration?
To help clients in assuming positions for intramuscular injections
What should a nurse do during the third check for safe medication administration?
Recheck the label on the container against the MAR before returning it to storage place or giving it to the client.
What type of applications affect only the area to which they are applied?
Dermatologic preparations applied to the skin
What is included in a client's medication history?
Information about drugs currently or recently taken including prescription drugs; recreational drugs (e.g. marijuana), vitamins; herbs; food supplements; and folk remedies.
What does evaluating a client's response to a drug involve?
Measuring how well a client slept after taking a sedative.
Where are common sites for subcutaneous injections?
The outer aspect of upper arms and abdomen
What should be done if a client is unfamiliar with a medication?
The nurse should explain intended action as well as any side effects or adverse effects that might occur.
What are the types of medication orders?
Stat, single order dose, standing order, PRN
Which factor can influence a client's response to a drug?
Genetics and cultural factors
What are the routes of medication administration?
Oral, sublingual, buccal, parenteral
What are essential parts of a drug order?
Client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route
What environmental factors can impact drug action?
Temperature and noise
What is the impact of developmental factors on drug response?
Affects drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults
What type of administration is common and safe for most clients?
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
Study Notes
Medication Effects, Factors, and Administration
- Adverse effects of drugs include drug toxicity, drug allergy, anaphylactic reaction, drug tolerance, cumulative effect, idiosyncratic effect, drug interaction, and iatrogenic disease
- Factors affecting medication action include developmental factors, gender, genetics and cultural factors, diet, environment, psychological factors, illness and disease, and time of administration
- Developmental factors affect drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults
- Genetics and cultural factors influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices
- Nutrients in the diet can affect medication action, such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants
- Environmental factors like temperature and noise can impact drug action
- Psychological factors, client expectations, and illness can alter drug response
- Types of medication orders include stat, single order dose, standing order, and PRN or as needed order
- Essential parts of a drug order include client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route, and signature
- Routes of medication administration include oral, sublingual, buccal, and parenteral
- Oral administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients
- Sublingual and buccal administration involve dissolving medication under the tongue or against the cheek, respectively
Medication Effects, Factors, and Administration
- Adverse effects of drugs include drug toxicity, drug allergy, anaphylactic reaction, drug tolerance, cumulative effect, idiosyncratic effect, drug interaction, and iatrogenic disease
- Factors affecting medication action include developmental factors, gender, genetics and cultural factors, diet, environment, psychological factors, illness and disease, and time of administration
- Developmental factors affect drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults
- Genetics and cultural factors influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices
- Nutrients in the diet can affect medication action, such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants
- Environmental factors like temperature and noise can impact drug action
- Psychological factors, client expectations, and illness can alter drug response
- Types of medication orders include stat, single order dose, standing order, and PRN or as needed order
- Essential parts of a drug order include client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route, and signature
- Routes of medication administration include oral, sublingual, buccal, and parenteral
- Oral administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients
- Sublingual and buccal administration involve dissolving medication under the tongue or against the cheek, respectively
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