6 rights of medication administration - ANSWER RIGHT MEDICATION
RIGHT DOSE
RIGHT PATIENT
RIGHT ROUTE
RIGHT TIME
RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
Antacids - ANSWER Tums
Amphojel, Rolaids
Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel
Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan
Mylicon
Antacids Action - ANSWER Neutralizes s...
Absorbents Side Effects - ANSWER minimal constipation
nausea
dry mouth
abdominal pain
Absorbents N.C. - ANSWER monitor patient for constipation
Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) - ANSWER opiates (Paregoric)
Opiates Action - ANSWER reduces peristalsis by action on CNS and diminishes secretions
Opiates Use - ANSWER to treat diarrhea
Opiates Side effects - ANSWER drowsiness
may be ADDICTING
Emetics Use - ANSWER used when poison has been ingested
, Emetics Side effects - ANSWER do not use when corrosive product ingested; such as, acids or
alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconscious. The licensed nurse should contact the physician
and/or poison control center before administering.
Emetics Nursing considerations - ANSWER usually induces vomiting 20-30 minutes after
adminstered.
Antidiarrheals (absorbents) - ANSWER kaolin
bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)
pectin(from apples)
Kaopectate
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility - ANSWER Decrease motility:
atropine sulfate
diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
Atropine
scopolamine
phenobarbital (Donnatal)
kaolin
pectin
loperamide (Imodium)
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Enhance motility:
metoclopramide (Reglan)=(give before meals rather than with food)
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Action - ANSWER acts on autonomic nervous system to
alter peristalsis
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Use - ANSWER spastic colon: diarrhea: GERD
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