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Pharmacology for Nursing
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The five rights of medication administration are: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.
A therapeutic effect is the desired and intended effect of a medication, while an adverse effect is an unintended and harmful reaction to the medication.
Medication metabolism refers to the chemical processes that break down drugs in the body. It is important because it affects how long a drug remains active and how it is eliminated from the body.
Check patient identity, medication order, drug label, dosage calculations, route, patient allergies, and assess for any contraindications before administering the medication.
Common adverse effects of opioid analgesics include constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and respiratory depression.
An IV rate calculation determines the correct flow rate to deliver the prescribed amount of IV fluid or medication over a specific time period.
Nursing considerations include monitoring for bleeding, bruising, lab values, medication interactions, and educating the patient on dietary restrictions and activity precautions.
Medication reconciliation is the process of comparing a patient's medication orders to all of the medications they are currently taking. It is important to avoid medication errors and ensure patient safety.
The nurse should educate patients on the name, purpose, dosage, route, potential side effects, and any special instructions for their prescribed medications.
Strategies include double-checking medication orders, using computerized provider order entry, employing barcode medication administration, and encouraging an environment where staff can report errors without fear.