NUR 106 Pharmacology
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,chemical name of drug Describes the drug's chemical composition and
molecular structure
generic name name assigned by the manufacturer who first
develops a drug
(it is often derived from the chemical name)
brand-name a drug with a registered name or trademark given to
a drug by a pharmaceutical company
"5 rights" of drug administration 1. Right Time
("TRAMP") 2. Right Route
3. Right Amount (Dose)
4. Right Medication/Drug
5. Right Patient
Adverse events or effects Undesired effects that may occur with use of the
drug
Side effect non-therapeutic reaction
Allergic reaction Hyper response of body's defenses/An exaggerated
immune response
Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction
Type of Medication Orders 1. STAT Orders
2. ASAP Orders
3. Single Orders
4. PRN Orders
5. Routine Orders
, STAT Order single order carried out immediately
ASAP Order Should be available for administration to the patient
within 30 minutes of the written order
Single Orders To be given one time at a specific time
PRN Orders Given on an "as needed" basis (i.e. nausea, pain)
Routine Orders Ordered routinely (i.e. twice a day, once a day)
Topical Routes of Administration Transdermal
Opthalmic
Optic
Nasal
Respiratory or Urinary Tract (Inhalation)
Vaginal
Rectal
inhalation
Intradermal Injection/ID The administration of medication by injection into the
middle layers of the skin
Subcutaneous Injection Injection into the subcutaneous tissue that lies
between the epidermis and the muscle
intramuscular injection The administration of medication by injection directly
into muscle tissue
Exam 1 Study Guide |
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,chemical name of drug Describes the drug's chemical composition and
molecular structure
generic name name assigned by the manufacturer who first
develops a drug
(it is often derived from the chemical name)
brand-name a drug with a registered name or trademark given to
a drug by a pharmaceutical company
"5 rights" of drug administration 1. Right Time
("TRAMP") 2. Right Route
3. Right Amount (Dose)
4. Right Medication/Drug
5. Right Patient
Adverse events or effects Undesired effects that may occur with use of the
drug
Side effect non-therapeutic reaction
Allergic reaction Hyper response of body's defenses/An exaggerated
immune response
Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction
Type of Medication Orders 1. STAT Orders
2. ASAP Orders
3. Single Orders
4. PRN Orders
5. Routine Orders
, STAT Order single order carried out immediately
ASAP Order Should be available for administration to the patient
within 30 minutes of the written order
Single Orders To be given one time at a specific time
PRN Orders Given on an "as needed" basis (i.e. nausea, pain)
Routine Orders Ordered routinely (i.e. twice a day, once a day)
Topical Routes of Administration Transdermal
Opthalmic
Optic
Nasal
Respiratory or Urinary Tract (Inhalation)
Vaginal
Rectal
inhalation
Intradermal Injection/ID The administration of medication by injection into the
middle layers of the skin
Subcutaneous Injection Injection into the subcutaneous tissue that lies
between the epidermis and the muscle
intramuscular injection The administration of medication by injection directly
into muscle tissue
