Medication Administration Flashcards
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What are the rights of medication administration?
Answer: Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason
The rights serve as safety checks before every medication administration.
What is the difference between enteral and parenteral drug administration?
Answer: Enteral is through the GI tract; parenteral bypasses it (injection, IV)
Enteral includes oral, sublingual, and rectal routes. Parenteral includes IV, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal.
What information should be documented after administering medication?
Answer: Drug name, dose, route, time, patient response, and the nurse's initials
Complete medication documentation provides a legal record and enables care continuity.
What is a medication allergy vs. a side effect?
Answer: An allergy involves an immune response; a side effect is a predictable pharmacological reaction
Allergies involve the immune system (hives, anaphylaxis) while side effects are expected secondary pharmacological effects.
What is a PRN medication?
Answer: A medication given as needed based on patient symptoms rather than on a fixed schedule
PRN medications require assessment of the patient's need and documentation of the indication and response.
Why is medication reconciliation important?
Answer: It prevents errors when patients transition between care settings by comparing medication lists
Reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge catches discrepancies that could lead to adverse events.