Pharmacology & Parenteral Therapy Drug Administration Review – NCLEX‑RN Comprehensive Study Guide

Pharmacology & Parenteral Therapy Drug Administration Review – NCLEX‑RN Comprehensive Study GuideThis NCLEX‑RN Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapy Review Guide is a complete resource for nursing students preparing for NCLEX and ATI proctored exams. It condenses essential pharmacology and drug administration content into clear, exam‑ready notes. What’s Inside: - Legal Aspects of Medication Administration - Components of a legal medication order - Nurse’s legal responsibilities and Joint Commission requirements - Controlled substances handling and documentation - Safe Medication Administration - Pre‑administration assessments (allergies, contraindications, labs, vital signs) - Six rights of medication administration - Documentation and monitoring for adverse effects - Oral Medications - Proper techniques for tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, elixirs - Sublingual and buccal administration precautions - Enteral Medications (NG/Gastrostomy Tubes) - Placement checks, flushing protocols, compatibility guidelines - Positioning to reduce aspiration risk - Parenteral Medications - Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes - Syringe types (tuberculin, insulin) and needle sizes - Injection site selection, rotation, and safety precautions - Z‑track technique for iron and irritating medications - Clinical Pearls - Grapefruit juice and antacid interactions - Insulin mixing rules (Regular before NPH) - Site landmarks for IM and SQ injections Key Benefits: - Organized for quick review and memorization - Covers all NCLEX‑RN pharmacology and drug administration domains - Designed to help students achieve Level 2 or higher on ATI and NCLEX exam