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37 Cards in this Set
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Drugs that are absorbed in the sublingual area are |
Placed under the tongue |
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In which method of parenteral drug admin is the drug injected with thin the upper layer of the skin |
Intradermal |
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Which drug interaction occurs when a patient takes both acetaminophen and codeine? |
The effect of both drugs is increased, causing a beneficial effect |
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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is |
injected into the skin |
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Which of the following is included when reconstituting and drawing a drug for injection |
puncture the diaphram of the vial of diluent with the needle and inject the air into the vial |
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A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication and the side effects of the medication |
Right to know |
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What is the correct procedure for administering a medication |
Ask the pt to tell the name and check label 3 times |
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Phys orders series of imferon shots, pt who has iron deficiant....dreads getting shot |
use z track method to reduce subcutaneous injection |
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Permanetly attached needles and no dead space |
insulin |
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Which of the following would you include when admin a vaginal suppository |
insert the app 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum |
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Which method o parenteral drug admit calls for pulling the skin and subcutaneous tissue to the side before inserting the needle at the site |
z-track |
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which of the following would you tell the pt when teaching how to take the drug sublingually |
do not eat until after the drug has dissolved |
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When should a pt med list be updated |
at every office visit |
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which of the following is a general rule for drug admin. |
calculate the dose and have it double checked if unsure of your answer |
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which of the following would you include when administering a retention enema |
cover and apply pressure to the anus for 20 seconds to stifle the pts urge to defecate |
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intradermal injections are used for which of the following |
allergy and TB test |
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which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphram that can be punctured by a neddle |
vial |
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which of the following is correct about med documentation |
document immediately after admin the med to the pt |
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Which drug is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction |
epinephrine |
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Which of the following pts would require special consideration related to the drug admin |
a 75 year old gentleman with early alzheimers |
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when charting med admin which of the following is correct |
all char entries must be factual accurate complete current organized and confidential |
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which of the following methods could you use to ensure that a child swallows liquid med |
gently hold the childs mouth closed |
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A drug that is given intravenously is |
injected or infused into a vein |
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what should the med assistant tell the pt about interactions |
drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions |
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Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile |
ampule |
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when an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the _________ route of admin is used |
URETHRAL |
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11 year old boy you would have to tell |
the boy and parents |
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liquid drug admin |
hold medication at eye level |
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smallest needle |
25 |
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appropriate needle length |
1-1 1/2 |
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Buccal |
continue along the GI tract |
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neglected to do.. |
neglected to perform the 3 checks of med |
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intradermal injections |
forearm and back |
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most rapid |
intravenous |
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not a triple check |
immediately after admin the med to pt |
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which would include sub injection |
hold the needle and syrine at a 90 angle or 45 |
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which would not eliminate a site from consideration for injection |
hair |