Introduction to Pharmacology Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers

Guidelines to be used in the promotion of safe medication administration include the following: 1. Know the policies of the hospital or agency. 2. Give only the medication for which the physician has written and signed the order. 3. Check with the head nurse or physician when in doubt about any medication. 4. Ensure that all data on the electronic medical record, medicine card, or Kardex corresponds exactly with the label on the patient's medicine. 5. Always have another person (e.g., the head nurse or pharmacist) check calculations. 6. Do not converse during administration unless seeking help. Attentiveness is the most important aspect of safety. 7. Keep the drug cart locked at all times when not in use. 8. Do not give keys to the drug cart to an unauthorized person. Rights for correcting drug administration 1. Right patient 2. Right time and frequency of administration. 3. Right dose 4. Right route of administration 5. Right drug 6. Right documentation Dosage forms The systems used to deliver drugs. Drug companies package medications in certain ways to help with chemical stability and sometimes with bioavailability, which is the actual portion of the drug absorbed into the bloodstream and available for the desired effect. Local drug administration Intended for an effect limited to the site of application. APPLICATION TO THE SKIN Intact skin, with the exception of a newborn's skin, is generally impermeable to most agents. Ointments containing anti-inflammatory or antibiotic agents are useful for their local effects. APPLICATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES The mucous membranes in the mouth, eye, nose, vagina, and rectum are constantly bathed in watery solutions and are generally more permeable than skin. Suppositories For the systemic effect they may produce after absorption through the mucous membrane. Vaginal suppositories are generally used for treatment of local conditions, although some systemic absorption may occur.