Chapter 2 Principles and Methods of Drug Administration.
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Transcript of Chapter 2 Principles and Methods of Drug Administration.
Chapter 2
Principles and Methods of Drug Administration
Nursing Process ADPIE p38-39• NANDA
– NIC (nursing interventions classification)– NOC (nursing outcomes classification)
• Functions in nursing process– Assessment– Nursing diagnosis– Planning– Implementation– Evaluation
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Administering Medication p40
• Assessment– Allergies– Medication history
• Planning– Gather all supplies
• Implementation– Rights of medication administration
• Evaluation– Documentation of med effects
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The Five (or Seven) Rights of Medications p41
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1. Right drug2. Right dose3. Right client4. Right time5. Right route6. Right documentation7. Client’s right to refuse
Abbreviations p 42-44• a.c. = before meals• bid = twice a day• g = gram• gr = grain• gtt = drop• h = hour• IM = intramuscularly• IV = intravenously• kvo = keep vein open• mEq = milliequivalents
• mg = milligram• p.c. = after meals• po = by mouth• prn = as needed• qid = four times a day• sub q = subcutaneously• SL = sublingually• stat = immediately• tab = tablet• tid = three times a day
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Oral administration route p53
• See table 2-6 page 53 for guidelines for administration of oral medication
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Oral liquid meds p 54
• Measure volume of liquid med at lowest point of the meniscus.
• Keep med cup at eye level.• Sit med cup on a level
surface for measuring.
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Parenteral Medications p54-59
• Route other than intestinal tract– Intramuscular administration (IM)
• Z track – Subcutaneous administration (sub q)– Intradermal administration
• Mainly used for testing purposes, like TB tests– Intravenous administration (IV)
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IM sites p57-58
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IM injections
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Sub q injection p59
Intradermal injection p60
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Additional Methods of Administration
• Eye• Ear• Vaginal• Rectal
• Nasal• Nasogastric• Epidural• Transdermal patches
Eye medications p61
Most eye meds are instilled in the conjunctival sac. Never allow the tip of dropper to touch eye or any other surface. Maintain sterility.
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Ear medications p63
Do not touch dropper to ear. Have patient remain in same position for about 5 minutes following administration of ear drops.
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Vaginal administration p64-65
Medication compliance p66• Reasons for noncompliance
– Inadequate understanding– Dissatisfaction with prescriber/diagnosis– Cost of medication– Inconvenient dosing schedule– Number of meds taken daily: polypharmacy– Adverse effects– Forgetfulness– Not wishing to be viewed as ill
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